Fix Spell Check not working in Microsoft Outlook
0Here's how to Fix Spell Check not working in Microsoft Outlook:
- Restart Outlook - Close Outlook completely and reopen it. This will reload components like the spell checker.
- Enable spell check - Go to File - Options - Mail and ensure 'Check spelling before sending' is checked under Send Messages.
- Check add-ins - Disable any Outlook add-ins as they can sometimes disrupt features like spell check. Re-enable one by one.
- Run Outlook in Safe Mode - Launch Outlook with the /safe switch to load in safe mode with minimal add-ins. See if spell check works.
- Repair Office - Go to Control Panel - Programs - Uninstall a Program and click Repair on your Office/Outlook version.
- Update Office - Check for any pending Office updates and install them. Updates can include bug fixes.
- Check default text editor - Make sure Microsoft Word or Outlook is set as the default text editor, not a third-party program.
- Add dictionary words - If spell check underlines proper names/words, add them to your custom dictionary so Outlook learns them.
- Create new Outlook profile - Corrupt profile files can cause issues. Create a new profile and move emails/settings over.
If none of those work, contact Microsoft Support for further troubleshooting on why spell check is not catching misspellings in Outlook before sending.