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How to Enable Spell Checker in Outlook Express

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By Bennett Gavrish, eHow Contributing Writer

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All PC computers running the Windows XP operating system come with Outlook Express automatically installed. Outlook Express is a basic email client that can be configured with a variety of different mail accounts and services. The Outlook Express application can utilize your system's spell check feature, but the option must be enabled through the program's settings.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

PC running Windows XP

Step 1

Open the Start menu and click on the "Outlook Express" icon.
Step 2

Go to the "Tools" menu at the top of the window and select "Options."
Step 3

Click on the "Spelling" tab at the top of the Options window to view your current spell-check settings.
Step 4

Check the boxes next to "Always check spelling before sending" and "Suggest replacements for misspelled words."
Step 5

Hit the "OK" or "Apply" button at the bottom of the window to save the settings and enable spell checking in Outlook Express. Now, when you compose a new message, the program will automatically check your spelling before the email is sent.