Outlook, or Outlook Express? If OE:

OE 6 does not come with it's own spell check. You need Word or an MS Office
program. The spell checker in Works 4 through 6 will work with OE, but not
other editions. If you do not have such a program, you can download a free
spell check at one of these sites.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2952

http://www.tinyspell.m6.net/ (Checks the spelling as you type).
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"John Merrill" wrote in message
...
I just had Windows XP installed...used to have ME. Now, I cannot figure
out how to turn on "Spellcheck" when using Outlook. The button is there
but it's greyed out so I can't use it. I went through all the tabs in
"options" and can't find a thing. I also tried the "help" menu but spell
check does not appear anywhere, even when I use the index. Anyone have any
ideas? Was spellcheck only available with ME?

JOHN