The Spelling command is not available in Outlook Express 6.0 after you install Works 7.0 or a later version

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SYMPTOMS

After you install Microsoft Works 7.0 or a later version and then try to check the spelling of an e-mail message in Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0, the Spelling command on the Tools menu is not available.
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CAUSE

This issue occurs because Outlook Express 6.0 uses the spelling checker that is installed with the following Microsoft Office programs:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
If you do not have one of these programs installed, the Spelling command is not available.
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, install one of the following programs:
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2003 or a later version
  • Microsoft Office XP or a later version
  • Microsoft Word 2002 a later version
  • Microsoft Excel 2002 a later version
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 a later version
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Article ID: 886562 - Last Review: July 2, 2007 - Revision: 2.0
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0
  • Microsoft Works 9
  • Microsoft Works 8.0
  • Microsoft Works 7.0
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