{"id":402,"date":"2019-07-25T05:37:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T05:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=402"},"modified":"2025-12-17T11:39:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T11:39:24","slug":"fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Outlook Spell Check Not Working in 365 or New Outlook? 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But sometimes, the spell check in Outlook doesn\u2019t work well, which can be annoying. Moreover, it might make your work look less professional. But don\u2019t worry! We\u2019ve some easy steps to fix this problem with Outlook Spell Check Not Working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following guide will discuss common reasons for causing this error. In addition, we\u2019ll go through the possible troubleshooting solutions for the same. You just need to go through each concept. Before moving further, we will learn the meaning of this issue. It will help you to find out the solutions for the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/hyperlinks-not-working-in-outlook-issue\/\">Hyperlinks Not Working in Outlook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#Outlook_Spell_Check_Glitch_Understanding_the_Problem\" >Outlook Spell Check Glitch? Understanding the Problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#Spell_Check_Not_Working_in_Outlook_What_Are_the_Reasons\" >Spell Check Not Working in Outlook: What Are the Reasons?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#6_Ways_to_Fix_Outlook_Spell_Check_Not_Working_Issue_in_Minutes\" >6 Ways to Fix Outlook Spell Check Not Working Issue in Minutes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#1_Check_Spelling_and_Grammar_Before_Sending_Emails\" >#1. Check Spelling and Grammar Before Sending Emails<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#For_Outlook_2019_2016_2013_and_2010\" >For Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#For_Outlook_2007\" >For Outlook 2007:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#2_Activating_Proofreading_at_the_Template_Level\" >#2. Activating Proofreading at the Template Level:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#For_Outlook_2019_2016_2013_and_2010-2\" >For Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#For_Outlook_2007-2\" >For Outlook 2007:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#3_By_Restarting_Microsoft_Outlook_Application\" >#3. By Restarting Microsoft Outlook Application:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#4_Ensuring_Proper_Activation_of_Your_Spell_Checker\" >#4. Ensuring Proper Activation of Your Spell Checker:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#5_Enable_Automatic_Spell_Check_for_Outgoing_Emails_in_Outlook\" >#5. Enable Automatic Spell Check for Outgoing Emails in Outlook:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#6_By_Changing_the_Spell_Check_Language_in_Outlook\" >#6. By Changing the Spell Check Language in Outlook:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#The_Verdict\" >The Verdict!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-spell-check-not-working\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outlook_Spell_Check_Glitch_Understanding_the_Problem\"><\/span>Outlook Spell Check Glitch? Understanding the Problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you see the message &#8220;Outlook Spell Check Not Working,&#8221; it means that the tool in Microsoft Outlook that finds and fixes spelling mistakes is not doing its job appropriately. This tool is supposed to help by highlighting words spelled wrong or sentences that don\u2019t make sense. But when this error happens, it doesn\u2019t catch those mistakes like it should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When composing emails or working on documents in Outlook, it&#8217;s easy to overlook spelling and grammar errors. As a result, it can be a problem because it might make your writing less accurate and professional. If there are mistakes you don\u2019t see, it could lead to misunderstandings. In fact, it can make people think your writing isn\u2019t as good as it could be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spell_Check_Not_Working_in_Outlook_What_Are_the_Reasons\"><\/span>Spell Check Not Working in Outlook: What Are the Reasons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you see the &#8220;Outlook Spell Check Not Working&#8221; error in Microsoft Outlook, the spell check tool isn&#8217;t working right. However, it can happen for different reasons, causing problems with checking your spelling. It&#8217;s necessary to learn why this happens and can help figure out where the error comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_content\">\n<li><strong> Configuration and Settings: <\/strong>Sometimes, if the settings in Outlook aren\u2019t set up appropriately, it can cause the spell check to stop working.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> Software Conflicts:<\/strong> Sometimes, other programs added to Outlook can create problems with the spell check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> Outdated Software Versions:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re using an older version of Microsoft Outlook or Office programs, the spell check may not work appropriately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> System-wide Issues: <\/strong>Sometimes, problems with the whole computer system, like Windows or macOS, can also cause trouble for Outlook Spelling Check Not Working.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above section has discussed some possible reasons for causing the error. Now, we will discuss the best ways to resolve the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ways_to_Fix_Outlook_Spell_Check_Not_Working_Issue_in_Minutes\"><\/span>6 Ways to Fix Outlook Spell Check Not Working Issue in Minutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are simple ways to fix the problem when the spelling and grammar check isn&#8217;t working in Outlook. You can try these steps on your computer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Spelling_and_Grammar_Before_Sending_Emails\"><\/span>#1. Check Spelling and Grammar Before Sending Emails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, hold down the F7 key on your keyboard to check for spelling mistakes. Or, go to the &#8220;Review&#8221; tab at the top of the screen and click &#8220;Spelling &amp; Grammar.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Outlook_2019_2016_2013_and_2010\"><\/span>For Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, open the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> application and click on the <strong>File<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, choose <strong>Options<\/strong> and then click on <strong>Mail<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, tick the <strong>Always check spelling before sending<\/strong> box under <strong>Compose Message<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, click the <strong>OK<\/strong>&nbsp;button to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Outlook_2007\"><\/span>For Outlook 2007:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First, launch the Outlook program on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Further, click on the <strong>Tools<\/strong> button and then select <strong>Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afterwards, go to the <strong>Spelling<\/strong>&nbsp;tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, check the box that says <strong>Always Check Spelling Before Sending<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These steps help Outlook to automatically check your writing for mistakes before you send an email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Activating_Proofreading_at_the_Template_Level\"><\/span>#2. Activating Proofreading at the Template Level:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an easy way to make sure Outlook checks for spelling and grammar in every email you write using different versions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Outlook_2019_2016_2013_and_2010-2\"><\/span>For Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, click on <strong>New Email<\/strong>&nbsp;to start a new email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click on <strong>Review<\/strong> and choose <strong>Language<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, select <strong>Proofing Language<\/strong>&nbsp;from the language options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck the box says, <strong>Do not check spelling or grammar<\/strong>. Then, click on <strong>Set as Default<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, click <strong>OK<\/strong>&nbsp;to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above solution will help users to fix the Outlook Spell Check Not Working error for the latest versions. You can also read the upcoming paragraph for the older version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Outlook_2007-2\"><\/span>For Outlook 2007:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, choose <strong>Mail Message<\/strong> from the <strong>New<\/strong>&nbsp;menu to write a new email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, click on <strong>Spelling<\/strong> from the <strong>Home<\/strong>&nbsp;tab in the <strong>Proofing<\/strong>&nbsp;group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck <strong>Do not check spelling or grammar<\/strong> in the <strong>Set Language<\/strong>&nbsp;options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, click on the <strong>Default<\/strong>&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these steps ensures that Outlook will check for spelling and grammar mistakes in every email you write. In case you use different languages or need specific adjustments. This way, your emails will have fewer mistakes before you send them. In short, the above solution will also resolve the Spell Check is Not Working in Outlook error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_By_Restarting_Microsoft_Outlook_Application\"><\/span>#3. By Restarting Microsoft Outlook Application:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, when things don&#8217;t work right in Outlook, simply restarting the program can help fix the problem. So, if you&#8217;re having trouble with the spell check not working, try closing Outlook and opening it again. This simple trick might solve the Outlook Spell Check Not Working<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>issue. Just like when your computer acts up, sometimes turning it off and on again can make things work properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ensuring_Proper_Activation_of_Your_Spell_Checker\"><\/span>#4. Ensuring Proper Activation of Your Spell Checker:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, open the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> application on your screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, go to the <strong>File<\/strong>&nbsp;tab at the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, click on <strong>Options<\/strong>&nbsp;in the menu on the left side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A window will pop up. Change to the <strong>Mail<\/strong>&nbsp;tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, select <strong>Spelling and AutoCorrect<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, when you&#8217;re fixing spelling mistakes in Outlook, tick the boxes next to &#8220;Check spelling as you type&#8221; and &#8220;Mark grammar errors as you type.&#8221; These options can help Outlook automatically find and highlight mistakes while writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Enable_Automatic_Spell_Check_for_Outgoing_Emails_in_Outlook\"><\/span>#5. Enable Automatic Spell Check for Outgoing Emails in Outlook:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following section will help users to resolve the Spell Check Stopped Working in Outlook error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, open the <strong>Outlook<\/strong> application and click the <strong>File<\/strong>&nbsp;tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, select the <strong>Options<\/strong>&nbsp;button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, go to the <strong>Mail<\/strong>&nbsp;tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, look for a box that says &#8220;Always check spelling before sending&#8221; (it&#8217;s just below where it says &#8220;Compose messages&#8221;). If there&#8217;s already a checkmark there, that&#8217;s good! But if there&#8217;s a checkmark next to &#8220;Ignore original message text in reply or forward,&#8221; you should remove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, Outlook will always check your emails for spelling mistakes before you send them. If you leave the &#8220;Ignore original message text in reply or forward&#8221; ticked, Outlook might miss checking some parts of your email. So, make sure these settings are adjusted for Outlook to work appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_By_Changing_the_Spell_Check_Language_in_Outlook\"><\/span>#6. By Changing the Spell Check Language in Outlook:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, start writing a new email like you normally do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Language<\/strong> button in the <strong>Review<\/strong>&nbsp;tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, select <strong>Set Proofing Language<\/strong>&nbsp;to check the current language settings for spell and grammar checks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After choosing the language, you can test the spell check manually by clicking on <strong>Spelling &amp; Grammar<\/strong>&nbsp;in the <strong>Review<\/strong>&nbsp;tab. A small window will show up with the correct language displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see a checkmark next to &#8220;Detect language automatically,&#8221; it might cause issues, especially if you often use words from different languages in your emails. As a result, it&#8217;s a good idea to uncheck that box to avoid potential problems with the spell check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the above solutions are not working up to the mark, it simply indicates the corruption of your Outlook files. If you also find corruption in your data files, opt for the <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/outlook-email-recovery\/\">PST Repair Tool<\/a><\/strong>. This utility is competent enough to resolve the inaccessibility without hampering the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Verdict\"><\/span>The Verdict!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixing the spell check issue in Outlook doesn&#8217;t just solve that problem. It also makes your emails and documents look more professional and accurate. These tricks help you overcome the &#8220;Outlook Spell Check Not Working&#8221; error. However, your messages always look correct and professional when you send them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/outlook-emails-stuck-in-outbox\/\">Outlook Emails Stuck in Outbox<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765971191093\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Why does spell check stop working only when I am replying to an email?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Outlook may be set to ignore text in replies. 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