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Spell check ticked but not working

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ddav7
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I have set the spell check to check emails as I write them (via Tools, Options, Spelling) but it just isn't working (my friends are getting some very odd emails due to my typing errors!) Am I missing something? Any help would be appreciated

I have set the spell check to check emails as I write them (via Tools, Options, Spelling) but it just isn't working (my friends are getting some very odd emails due to my typing errors!) Am I missing something? Any help would be appreciated

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Thanks a lot. Up and running now. Would have preferred UK English but you can't have everything!

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user01229325
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Do you have a dictionary loaded? Check the same page where you turn spell check on.

ddav7
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Thanks a lot. Up and running now. Would have preferred UK English but you can't have everything!

ddav7
ddav7 Question owner
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Looked again and found the UK English dictionary ! Not having a good day - I blame this warm weather - not used to it in the UK!!

KatImani
KatImani
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How do I use spell check? I do not see the answer proivided in support