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.megspace.com/computers/tinyspell/ (Checks the spelling as you
type).

If you do have an appropriate program, see:

Spell Checking does not work in OE:
http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/OE...ll%20check.htm
Or:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/spellcheck.htm

And: An error occurred while the spelling was being checked or: Spell Check
was halted:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=224176
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"James Gibbings" wrote in message
...
I am unable to use the spell check it is not highlighted on the toolbar,
and will not work when I go to tools.
Pleae help.
Kerry
23 March 2006