"Microsoft Outlook can't check the spelling or grammar in this document" error message when you send a message in Outlook 2002 (281074)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2002

This article was previously published under Q281074

SYMPTOMS

When you send a message in Outlook 2002 with the following options set
  • Both the Office Shared Features and Proofing Tools options are set to Install on First Use.
  • The Always check spelling before sending check box is selected on the Spelling tab in the Options dialog box on the Tools menu.
  • The Use Microsoft Word to edit e-mail messages check box is not selected on the Mail Format tab in the Options dialog box on the Tools menu.
you may receive the following error message:
Microsoft Outlook can't check the spelling or grammar in this document. This feature is not currently installed. Would you like to install it now?.
If you click No, you may receive the following error message:
Error occurred while checking spelling
If you click OK, the message is sent.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, click Yes when you receive the following message:

Microsoft Outlook can't check the spelling or grammar in this document. This feature is not currently installed. Would you like to install it now?

The Proofing Tools install and you are not prompted again.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB281074