OL2000: Spelling Checker Does Not Check Selected Word of Reply (223703)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
This article was previously published under Q223703

SYMPTOMS

If you reply to a message, select a misspelled word in the body of the original message, and then use the spelling checker, the selected word is ignored.

CAUSE

You have selected the Ignore original message text in reply or forward option. This setting overrides any selected text in the body of the original message when you use the spelling checker.

RESOLUTION

To turn off the setting to ignore spelling errors in the original message, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. On the Spelling tab, click to clear the Ignore original message text in reply or forward check box.
  3. Click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/29/2003
Keywords:kbpending kbprb KB223703
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