Why Is Your Outlook Spell Check Not Working?
Probable reasons behind this problem are marked down
- Maybe you don’t use a third-party spelling checker
- You didn’t select your texts
- Built-in auto spell check is disabled
- You have installed an old version of Microsoft Office
- The package isn’t up to date
- Program files may be damaged
- Message ignoring may be enabled
Solutions of this problem
- Add third-party free spelling checker
- Your funny mistakes
- Restart the Outlook application
- Enable the built-in spell check for Outlook
- Install the latest version of MS Office
- Update your Outlook
- Repair the Outlook application
If Your Outlook Spell Checker is Not Working ! Lets Describe Solutions
Add A Third-Party Free Spelling Checker
If the built-in spell check is not working in outlook, then the preferable way I can say you are that you should use a third-party spelling checker. You don’t need to find out where your problem is and how you can solve it if you use a third-party add-in for outlook.
If you don’t know what a third-party spelling checker is and how to install an add-in in your outlook, then read those two articles. You will learn how to create a lifetime free account, download the add-in and add to Microsoft office, etc.
Note that if you install a third-party spelling checker in Microsoft Office, you will continue getting benefits from all services under Microsoft Office.
Your Funny Mistakes
When you see your spell check not working make sure you have unchecked the box called “Do not check spelling or grammar“.
Where you’ll find it and how you’ll find it and why you should uncheck this?
- First, select all text that you want to check for spelling (it’s mandatory, only selected text will pass the spelling check)
- Go to the “Review” section
- Click on the arrow icon of “Language“
- Then click on “Set Proofing Language“
- Now unchecked the box called “Do not check spelling or grammar“
Every time you need to select all the text, it’s mandatory. If you do not select texts, your spelling check will not work. If you board with this, you should use a third-party plugin to get a better experience.
People often fall into this problem because of not selecting texts. So select text and check your spelling or use a third-party add-in. I hope it will be a solution for you.
Restart the Outlook application
Sometimes the various functions of the application stop working due to program errors. Most of the time, closing the application and opening it again can solve your problem. When spell check not working in outlook, try restarting your Outlook application before proceeding to the next step.
Enable Spell Checker In Outlook
Outlook spell check is a built-in program on Microsoft word. it will help you to check your spelling before sending your emails.
I mentioned earlier that if your spell checker is disabled, then your spell check will not work. In that case, you need to enable it. This can be the third step. Follow each step until your spell-checking function is working. To enable spell checker in outlook,
- Open your Outlook application
- Click on “New Email” in the top left corner
- Then click on “File“
- Now click on “Options“
- You’ll see a pop-up window. Check the box called “Always check spelling before sending” In the “Mail” section.
See the Instructions in pictures below
You have finished this task. The spell checker in outlook has been enabled. Now write an email and click on send; you’ll see a notification bar with your spelling mistakes. Now check and correct your errors and send it. If your outlook spell checker is working then skip from here if not please follow the next step.
Reinstall The Latest Version
If you are not interested in using a third-party spelling checker and have tried a few steps described before but still your spell checker is not working, please follow these instructions.
You should uninstall your Microsoft Office and reinstall the application again. Hopefully, your problem will be solved.
- First, uninstall the program
- Go to the official website of Microsoft
- And download the latest version of the office
- Now reinstall the application and check if your problem fixes or not.
Check For Update
If your spell checker is not working correctly, then it may be because your Outlook application is backdated. For this, you need to update the entire Microsoft Office, including your Outlook. Updating Microsoft office is an effortless task; the steps are discussed below with images
- Open your Outlook application
- Go to “File“
- Click on “Office Account“
- Then click on “Update Options” on the right side
- You’ll see a dropdown menu. Click on “Update Now“
Please wait a while Microsoft office will check for updates and download the component to your device. You’ll see a notification that updates were installed. Your outlook application will be restarted after completing the update.
Your outlook is now updated; please check spelling checker is working correctly or not.
Repair Outlook
I have talked about five ways to fix this problem. I believe this problem has been fixed. If still its not working, then follow this step. In this step, you’ll need to repair your outlook application.
- Open the search bar in windows
- Type “Control Panel” and press enter
- Click on “Programs“
- Select the Microsoft office program
- Then click on “Change“
Windows will ask you for permission. Confirm your action. You’ll see two options, “Quick Repair” and “Online Repair” I prefer you to select online repair. It will help you to solve any problem with the official online repair of Microsoft word.
- Now click on “Online Repair“
- Confirm your action
It will start downloading the repair components for your outlook. Please wait and stay online while it’s repaired. Remember, depending on your internet speed, and it could take 20-30 minutes.
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