cannot turn on spell checker in windows mail

[John]

My problem is that the spelling dialog box does not have either an "OK"
button or an "Apply" button. So, even when I select the "check spelling
before sending" box, and try and change the language selection, it does not
apply, and if I close the dialog box and reopen it my selectlon is gone. I
get the same error message. I wonder if I have to reinstall Vista, since
Mail is part of Vista.

 

[Don Meddie]

Gary writes, and it does work
Don
Click Tools/Options/Spelling Tab. In the language dropdown select
another language & click 'Apply'. Reselect your language, click apply
and ok. Should work.

Gary H.

 

[John]

I have no doubt it does, but my problem is that I do not see a "apply" or a
"ok" button in the dialog box and hence cannot fully complete the task of
selection

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

The Apply/OK buttons are at the very bottom of that window. Are you
seeing the bottom edge of that window? Your screen resolution may
be set too low. Ty hitting Tab a couple of times to see if it will tab down
to those buttons.

 

[John]

Gary, thank you, thank you. It worked. I have not quite figured it out yet,
but when I auto-hid my taskbar, the Apply/OK button turned up and I was able
to get the spell cheker turned on following your instructions. I truly
appreciate your fast and correct response.

 

[John]

A final note Gary. I deselected the "keep the taskbar on top of other
windows". This solved my problem.
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John

Gary, thank you, thank you. It worked. I have not quite figured it out yet,
but when I auto-hid my taskbar, the Apply/OK button turned up and I was able
to get the spell cheker turned on following your instructions. I truly
appreciate your fast and correct response.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

You're very welcome.
It sounds like your screen resolution should be set a little higher, so
you will see more of the dialog box.

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Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

Gary, thank you, thank you. It worked. I have not quite figured it out yet,
but when I auto-hid my taskbar, the Apply/OK button turned up and I was able
to get the spell cheker turned on following your instructions. I truly
appreciate your fast and correct response.

 

[John]

It is already set at the highest level which is 1440x900.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

Thanks for your feedback.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

Interesting. Then I don't know why that dialog box extends down
so low for you.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

It is already set at the highest level which is 1440x900.