XCLN: Outlook Does Not Recognize English (UK) Dictionary (234812)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 97
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
This article was previously published under Q234812
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

Outlook does not recognize the English (UK) dictionary when you use the spell checking feature of Outlook.

CAUSE

The registry key for this option, HKEY_CURRENT_USER/software/microsoft/office/8.0/outlook/options/spelling/, is incorrectly set for English (US): Speller: "1033\Normal".

RESOLUTION

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

Change the "1033\Normal" entry for the Speller option to "2057\Normal".
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/28/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB234812
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