OL2000: Error Message "Error Occurred While Checking Spelling"

ID: Q241485

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use the spelling checker on a mail message, you receive the following error message:

Error occurred while checking spelling.


CAUSE

The Microsoft Office shared Proofing Tools are not installed.


RESOLUTION

Run the Windows Installer and add the Proofing Tools.


MORE INFORMATION

The Office Proofing Tools are shared among all programs. If you install Office 2000 and do not install the proofing tools, the spelling checker will not be available to Outlook and the error mentioned in the "Symptoms" section will occur.

To Install the Proofing Tools

If you are using the stand-alone Outlook 2000 compact disc rather than Microsoft Office 2000, all steps are identical with the exception that you choose Microsoft Outlook 2000 in step 3.
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.


  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.


  3. Click Microsoft Office 2000 and then click Add/Remove.


  4. In Maintenance Mode, click Add or Remove Features.


  5. In Update Features, click the plus sign (+) at Office Tools. Click the Proofing Tools list, and click Run From My Computer. Click Update Now.


Create a new mail message and attempt to use the spelling checker.

Additional query words: OL2K

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: September 24, 1999
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