Ever had one of those days you wished someone could do the editing for you? Have you sent emails only to realize you misspelled a word and it's too late to retrieve the message? Well, the tool that can take away all of your woes is here. It actually has always been here so this will be a refresher course for some and something new for others. Using spell check before you send an email message can save you a lot of editing time. Follow these directions for Microsoft Outlook spell check.

Spell checker options

Before you use the spell checker, make sure to customize your options.

1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Spelling tab.
2. Select Always suggest replacements for misspelled words
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3. Select Always check spelling before sending.

Correct spelling

1. Click in the text area of your message.
2. On the Tools menu, click Spelling.
3. Any selected words may need correction. The computer is not always right, so choose the options you want.
4. Any words you add during a spelling check are automatically placed in the custom dictionary.
5. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Spelling tab. Click Edit to add words to the custom spelling dictionary.

If you are using a web-based email program (Hotmail, AOL, Yahoo, etc.) through your browser, look for and select the Check Spelling button before sending emails.

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