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Resolved [French instead of English spell check in Outlook Express 6]

Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by raldridge, 2010/07/05.

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    raldridge

    raldridge Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    How do I change the custom dictionary from French to English US in my copy
    of Outlook Express version 6?.

    I am a hopeless speller and I need suggestions in English not in French.

    In tools then options on the spelling tab it says the custom dictionary is French ( France ).

    I have Office 2007 installed on my PC.

    raldridge
     
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    ascon

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    re-Microsoft outlook 6

    You have to change language in your account settings of outlook.
     

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    raldridge

    raldridge Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Ascon,
    Could you give me step by step instructions of how to change the language in my
    account settings?.
    I went into Tools - Accounts tab but could not see anywhere to change the language?.

    raldridge
     
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    Arie

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    This happens when you install Office 2007 - 2007 uses different proofing tools.

    Two ways around it:
    1. install the English proofing tools (only) from Office 2003 (if you have it)
    2. use a third-party spell check for OE
     
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    raldridge

    raldridge Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I installed and tried the recommended third party software for OE, and it appears to be working now.
    I click on Tools then spelling and it highlights the misspelled word in black and gives a list of other words.
    Thank you for your help.
    raldridge
     
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    PeteC

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    Glad to hear it works :) Thanks for the swift update.
     

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