how to apply spell check in new Outlook

Anonymous
2023-04-18T11:39:50+00:00

New Outlook version: how to apply spell check

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Anonymous
2023-05-04T18:41:11+00:00

I was having an issue figuring out how the spell check worked. My coworker said when you are in a New Message window, and the Message tab, at the top far right of the ribbon, click the "..." and go down to Editor, and then Editor Settings.

At first, when I tried this, Editor was greyed out, but it might have been because I was already in the middle of composing an email. When I opened a new message I was able to get to the Editor Settings.

All the settings were already enabled, but it seemed I had to open the Editor settings at least once for it to "activate" Now spell check works in my Outlook.

Right-clicking a misspelled word won't work. You have to left-click the word to see the spell-check suggestions.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-03-20T14:41:06+00:00

    This first step to solving a problem is to acknowledge it. It seems the Microsoft Editor is not connecting for many of us users. Corporate speak will not solve your problems. Your response denies the experiences that your users are sharing with you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-20T12:45:56+00:00

    I also have a Macbook but I use it for business and need to use 365. But unless I can sort out these problems I may have to give up. If you are new to Apple you will find them to be very responsive to problems - unlike Microsoft! The best way to get hold of Apple is to install their support app on your phone.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-03-18T22:33:31+00:00

    Anyone figure out a fix for this issue?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-03-18T18:44:12+00:00

    So, the question I asked so long about the lack of spell-check in the new and not-too-improved Outlook continues to go without a fix.

    I found one that did work: uninstall the "new" & unworkable Outlook and then reinstall the prior working version. However, it has been so long ago that I did this, I no longer recall the particulars.

    There certainly is good company in containing to make this complaint. Maybe one day, far, far away, MS will correct this.

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