[Julia H]

Thank you! I am a student and can not deal with not having this work! Thank
you, thank you!

"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
Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org
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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