How to enable spell checking in Outlook

If you activate the spelling checker in Outlook, every mail is checked for spelling errors before being sent and then corrected. We'll show you where to find the function.

Enable spell checking in Outlook 2013 and 2010

1. Start Outlook and click the "File" tab at the top left of the screen.
2. Select the "Options" here, a new window opens.
3. Click on "E-Mail" in the menu on the left and activate the checkmark in front of the item "Always check spelling before sending".
4. Confirm your entry with "OK". The function is now successfully activated.

Turn spell checking on and off in Outlook 2007

1. Start Outlook and select "Tools" from the menu bar at the top and click on "Options".
2. A new window opens, switch here to the "Spelling" tab.
3. Place a checkmark in front of the item "Spell check before sending" (see picture).
4. Then click on the "OK" button to save your settings.

You can find more tips on Outlook here.