Have you rerun setup to install the proofing tools?

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"Aabha Gandhi" Aabha wrote in message
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I did try the options and everything detailed....my spell check is still
not
working...what do i do..i am a reporter and i need to be typing out my
reports..i cant manage without spell check?


"PJR" wrote:

Thank you for your help Suzanne.
Unfortunatley your suggestions didn't work, but added to my belief that
there is/are some files missing.

"Also, make sure that the spelling checker is enabled on the Spelling &
Grammar tab of Tools | Options."

When I checked this the Spelling & Grammer tab is greyd out


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

Sometimes the spelling checker in inactivated because text is
formatted as
"Do not check spelling or grammar." To correct this, select the entire
document and go to Tools | Language | Set Language. Select the correct
language for the proofing tools.

Also, make sure that the spelling checker is enabled on the Spelling &
Grammar tab of Tools | Options.
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"PJR" wrote in message
...
I have recently re-installed my Office 2000 premium on a new
machine.

The spell checker is not working (greyed out) in Word and Outlook
Express.

Word did come up with an error message about a file missing but I
don't
remember what it was and am unable to re activte it.

My spelling is awful so for the sake of others any help will be most
appreciated.

Peter