Vista spell check not working

Jolt''n Joe · External Since: Apr 09, 2007 Posts: 1

Tried the German thing and it tried to spell check in Greman! I switch the
language back to English and it worked!
--
J.J.

"Warkworth" wrote:

> Hi! Click on Tools at the top of Windows Mail...then
> options....spelling....choose language other than english...apply...choose
> english...apply...then return to your create mail message...type as message
> with typos and try spell check....it did work for me....Good Luck
> --
> Judy
>
>
> "Carla" wrote:
>
> >
> > I too had this issue with the error message "Language is no longer
> > available for spell checking. Please select another in the spelling
> > options dialoge".
> > and changed it to German then did the spell check (it
> > was written in English) and when I did the spell check it said the spelling
> > check was complete (indicating it was correct)! So I then changed the spell
> > check back to "English" and
> > misspelled words on purpose-it still said your spelling check is complete.
> > Any
> > other suggestions?
> >
> >

Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE · External Since: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 1980

"Len" <Len.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:889052DB-CFB0-4ACC-B2DE-8EF72E86FA5D@microsoft.com...
>I went in and changed the language because I keept geting the language
> message and it worked great for about three months but now it will not
> work
> at all even if I go back in and try to switch the language over then swich
> it
> back. Does anyone have any other advice? Please help I use the spell check
> all the time!!
> Len

Did you install anything else just before it stopped working?

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Answer in newsgroup. Don't expect an answer to email.

Andy H. · External Since: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 1

You had the right answer. Just checked the English box, wich it already
displayed, Clicked Apply and everything was OK.

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> "harry" <harry.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:40BBE817-E759-45A4-A9C8-35E6183A307B@microsoft.com...
> > tried the "send" button way but no help...don't know where the language
> > "options" are, they do not appear under "tools", just the word "spelling"
>
> If Options does not appear under Tools, then you are in the wrong screen.
> Go to the main Windows Mail screen, not the message compose screen.
>
> (Side note: I really don't understand why people are having so much difficulty
> finding this.)
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen
>
>
>

I fixed mine · External Since: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 1

I figured it out, go to your home mail page, go to tools, options, spelling
click on English then on apply.
It worked for me!
Crystal

"Carla" wrote:

>
> I too had this issue with the error message "Language is no longer
> available for spell checking. Please select another in the spelling
> options dialoge".
> and changed it to German then did the spell check (it
> was written in English) and when I did the spell check it said the spelling
> check was complete (indicating it was correct)! So I then changed the spell
> check back to "English" and
> misspelled words on purpose-it still said your spelling check is complete.
> Any
> other suggestions?
>
>

Alexis · External Since: Jun 06, 2007 Posts: 3

Thank you Gary,
When I went into the main menu in MAIL and then into Options, then Spelling.
- there was not anything I wanted to change, so I just clicked OK. When I
went back to my Compose - the spell check worked.
But it does not allow me to highlight a particular word for spell check, the
language thing comes up again.
Dont understand why they just did not leave it the old way rather than
confuse everybody!
Cheers
Alexis

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> "harry" <harry DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:40BBE817-E759-45A4-A9C8-35E6183A307B@microsoft.com...
> > tried the "send" button way but no help...don't know where the language
> > "options" are, they do not appear under "tools", just the word "spelling"
>
> If Options does not appear under Tools, then you are in the wrong screen.
> Go to the main Windows Mail screen, not the message compose screen.
>
> (Side note: I really don't understand why people are having so much difficulty
> finding this.)
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen
>
>
>

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

It would have been better if you clicked on English to highlight it,
then click Apply, then OK.

Gary VanderMolen

"Alexis" <Alexis RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F84E5356-7886-4AC0-A844-17F05EAF6662@microsoft.com...
> Thank you Gary,
> When I went into the main menu in MAIL and then into Options, then Spelling.
> - there was not anything I wanted to change, so I just clicked OK. When I
> went back to my Compose - the spell check worked.
> But it does not allow me to highlight a particular word for spell check, the
> language thing comes up again.
> Dont understand why they just did not leave it the old way rather than
> confuse everybody!
> Cheers
> Alexis
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>
>> "harry" <harry RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:40BBE817-E759-45A4-A9C8-35E6183A307B@microsoft.com...
>> > tried the "send" button way but no help...don't know where the language
>> > "options" are, they do not appear under "tools", just the word "spelling"
>>
>> If Options does not appear under Tools, then you are in the wrong screen.
>> Go to the main Windows Mail screen, not the message compose screen.
>>
>> (Side note: I really don't understand why people are having so much difficulty
>> finding this.)
>>
>> --
>> Gary VanderMolen
>>
>>
>>

masmith2000 · External Since: May 04, 2007 Posts: 1

Hi
looks like you need office word or similar installed on your computer

"Carla" wrote:

>
> I too had this issue with the error message "Language is no longer
> available for spell checking. Please select another in the spelling
> options dialoge".
> and changed it to German then did the spell check (it
> was written in English) and when I did the spell check it said the spelling
> check was complete (indicating it was correct)! So I then changed the spell
> check back to "English" and
> misspelled words on purpose-it still said your spelling check is complete.
> Any
> other suggestions?
>
>

Christi M. · External Since: May 05, 2007 Posts: 1

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> "harry" <harry.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:40BBE817-E759-45A4-A9C8-35E6183A307B@microsoft.com...
> > tried the "send" button way but no help...don't know where the language
> > "options" are, they do not appear under "tools", just the word "spelling"
>
> If Options does not appear under Tools, then you are in the wrong screen.
> Go to the main Windows Mail screen, not the message compose screen.
>
> (Side note: I really don't understand why people are having so much difficulty
> finding this.)
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen
>
> The problem is that "spelling" DOES show up as an option- It just won't do it. I am still search to widows Mail screen as you said- not an option on MY computer ( Itried the way the promter told me- didn't work-

Christi M.
>

Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE · External Since: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 1980

"Christi M." <Christi M..TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E04044E1-081A-4A41-A48D-E5E51DCBD424@microsoft.com...
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>
>> "harry" <harry.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:40BBE817-E759-45A4-A9C8-35E6183A307B@microsoft.com...
>> > tried the "send" button way but no help...don't know where the language
>> > "options" are, they do not appear under "tools", just the word
>> > "spelling"
>>
>> If Options does not appear under Tools, then you are in the wrong screen.
>> Go to the main Windows Mail screen, not the message compose screen.
>>
>> (Side note: I really don't understand why people are having so much
>> difficulty
>> finding this.)
>>
The problem is that "spelling" DOES show up as an option- It just won't do
it. I am still search to widows Mail screen as you said- not an option on MY
computer ( Itried the way the promter told me- didn't work-

You tried choosing another language and clicking Apply and then choosing
English?

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
http://www.fjsmjs.com

Victor · External Since: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 56

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> You could always invoke a spelling check from the compose screen,
> but that's not where you make permanent setting changes.
> OE and WinMail are the same in that regard.
>
> Gary VanderMolen
>
> "Heidi" <Heidi RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:189AC173-E954-4B0C-856D-F0C543AA3595@microsoft.com...
> >I know why. On the old system, you just opted to check the spelling from the
> > compose screen, and Vista changed the way you do it.
> >
> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
> >
> >> "harry" <harry RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:40BBE817-E759-45A4-A9C8-35E6183A307B@microsoft.com...
> >> > tried the "send" button way but no help...don't know where the language
> >> > "options" are, they do not appear under "tools", just the word "spelling"
> >>
> >> If Options does not appear under Tools, then you are in the wrong screen.
> >> Go to the main Windows Mail screen, not the message compose screen.
> >>
> >> (Side note: I really don't understand why people are having so much difficulty
> >> finding this.)
> >>
> >> --
> >> Gary VanderMolen
> >>
> >>
> >>
>

Victor · External Since: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 56

Gary-

I did what you said, and it worked.

BTW, English was already checked.

I believe the reason people are having trouble with this, is that it is not
well explained.

The error message, does not say what you say, why would one assume they had
to go back to the main screen.

Good software, does not assume people know what to do, the fact that so many
people are having this problem means it is not clear.

Maybe MS should just have a link to your post, when it will not check
spelling:)

My assumption is that they will fix it, the MS User Debug Protocol Wink

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> You could always invoke a spelling check from the compose screen,
> but that's not where you make permanent setting changes.
> OE and WinMail are the same in that regard.
>
> Gary VanderMolen
>
> "Heidi" <Heidi.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:189AC173-E954-4B0C-856D-F0C543AA3595@microsoft.com...
> >I know why. On the old system, you just opted to check the spelling from the
> > compose screen, and Vista changed the way you do it.
> >
> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
> >
> >> "harry" <harry.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:40BBE817-E759-45A4-A9C8-35E6183A307B@microsoft.com...
> >> > tried the "send" button way but no help...don't know where the language
> >> > "options" are, they do not appear under "tools", just the word "spelling"
> >>
> >> If Options does not appear under Tools, then you are in the wrong screen.
> >> Go to the main Windows Mail screen, not the message compose screen.
> >>
> >> (Side note: I really don't understand why people are having so much difficulty
> >> finding this.)
> >>
> >> --
> >> Gary VanderMolen
> >>
> >>
> >>
>

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

Given unlimited resources and time, software can always be
made easier to use and understand.
But, people don't expect to be able to jump into a car at age 16
and drive perfectly immediately. That's what Driver's Ed is for.
Perhaps there should be a Driver's Ed for computers and
software too. In time, certain software conventions, techniques,
and shortcuts will become ingrained in the seasoned PC user.

Gary VanderMolen

"Victor" <Victor.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6DDDE3B9-E019-4E74-A964-E57F92E12698@microsoft.com...
> Gary-
>
> I did what you said, and it worked.
>
> BTW, English was already checked.
>
> I believe the reason people are having trouble with this, is that it is not
> well explained.
>
> The error message, does not say what you say, why would one assume they had
> to go back to the main screen.
>
> Good software, does not assume people know what to do, the fact that so many
> people are having this problem means it is not clear.
>
> Maybe MS should just have a link to your post, when it will not check
> spelling:)
>
> My assumption is that they will fix it, the MS User Debug Protocol Wink

>
>
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>
>> You could always invoke a spelling check from the compose screen,
>> but that's not where you make permanent setting changes.
>> OE and WinMail are the same in that regard.
>>
>> Gary VanderMolen
>>
>> "Heidi" <Heidi.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:189AC173-E954-4B0C-856D-F0C543AA3595@microsoft.com...
>> >I know why. On the old system, you just opted to check the spelling from the
>> > compose screen, and Vista changed the way you do it.
>> >
>> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>> >
>> >> "harry" <harry.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:40BBE817-E759-45A4-A9C8-35E6183A307B@microsoft.com...
>> >> > tried the "send" button way but no help...don't know where the language
>> >> > "options" are, they do not appear under "tools", just the word "spelling"
>> >>
>> >> If Options does not appear under Tools, then you are in the wrong screen.
>> >> Go to the main Windows Mail screen, not the message compose screen.
>> >>
>> >> (Side note: I really don't understand why people are having so much difficulty
>> >> finding this.)

jjhClark · External Since: May 13, 2007 Posts: 2

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> You could always invoke a spelling check from the compose screen,
> but that's not where you make permanent setting changes.
> OE and WinMail are the same in that regard.
>
> Gary VanderMolen
>
> "Heidi" <Heidi.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:189AC173-E954-4B0C-856D-F0C543AA3595@microsoft.com...
> >I know why. On the old system, you just opted to check the spelling from the
> > compose screen, and Vista changed the way you do it.
> >
> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
> >
> >> "harry" <harry.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:40BBE817-E759-45A4-A9C8-35E6183A307B@microsoft.com...
> >> > tried the "send" button way but no help...don't know where the language
> >> > "options" are, they do not appear under "tools", just the word "spelling"
> >>
> >> If Options does not appear under Tools, then you are in the wrong screen.
> >> Go to the main Windows Mail screen, not the message compose screen.
> >>
> >> (Side note: I really don't understand why people are having so much difficulty
> >> finding this.)
> >>
> >> --
> >> Gary VanderMolen
> >>
> >>
> >>
>

jjhClark · External Since: May 13, 2007 Posts: 2

Thank You Gary, It worked like a charm. Thank you for taking the time to help
those of us out here with problems. jjhClark

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> You could always invoke a spelling check from the compose screen,
> but that's not where you make permanent setting changes.
> OE and WinMail are the same in that regard.
>
> Gary VanderMolen
>
> "Heidi" <Heidi.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:189AC173-E954-4B0C-856D-F0C543AA3595@microsoft.com...
> >I know why. On the old system, you just opted to check the spelling from the
> > compose screen, and Vista changed the way you do it.
> >
> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
> >
> >> "harry" <harry.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:40BBE817-E759-45A4-A9C8-35E6183A307B@microsoft.com...
> >> > tried the "send" button way but no help...don't know where the language
> >> > "options" are, they do not appear under "tools", just the word "spelling"
> >>
> >> If Options does not appear under Tools, then you are in the wrong screen.
> >> Go to the main Windows Mail screen, not the message compose screen.
> >>
> >> (Side note: I really don't understand why people are having so much difficulty
> >> finding this.)
> >>
> >> --
> >> Gary VanderMolen
> >>
> >>
> >>
>

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

Glad it worked out for you.

Gary VanderMolen

"jjhClark" <jjhClark RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:BB3B1B21-8E9C-43F9-86A4-B5A3C5574024@microsoft.com...
> Thank You Gary, It worked like a charm. Thank you for taking the time to help
> those of us out here with problems. jjhClark
>
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>
>> You could always invoke a spelling check from the compose screen,
>> but that's not where you make permanent setting changes.
>> OE and WinMail are the same in that regard.
>>
>> Gary VanderMolen
>>
>> "Heidi" <Heidi RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:189AC173-E954-4B0C-856D-F0C543AA3595@microsoft.com...
>> >I know why. On the old system, you just opted to check the spelling from the
>> > compose screen, and Vista changed the way you do it.
>> >
>> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>> >
>> >> "harry" <harry RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:40BBE817-E759-45A4-A9C8-35E6183A307B@microsoft.com...
>> >> > tried the "send" button way but no help...don't know where the language
>> >> > "options" are, they do not appear under "tools", just the word "spelling"
>> >>
>> >> If Options does not appear under Tools, then you are in the wrong screen.
>> >> Go to the main Windows Mail screen, not the message compose screen.
>> >>
>> >> (Side note: I really don't understand why people are having so much difficulty
>> >> finding this.)

grandma m · External Since: May 27, 2007 Posts: 2

does anyone else agree that the problem is one of microsofts making and that
the answer is in their hands?
--
grandma mags

"Carla" wrote:

>
> I too had this issue with the error message "Language is no longer
> available for spell checking. Please select another in the spelling
> options dialoge".
> and changed it to German then did the spell check (it
> was written in English) and when I did the spell check it said the spelling
> check was complete (indicating it was correct)! So I then changed the spell
> check back to "English" and
> misspelled words on purpose-it still said your spelling check is complete.
> Any
> other suggestions?
>
>

Julian · External Since: May 09, 2007 Posts: 1559

"grandma m" <grandma.DeleteThis@dicussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:42B98C12-B436-40EE-8D16-B72701157659@microsoft.com...
> does anyone else agree that the problem is one of microsofts making and
> that
> the answer is in their hands?

I'm not sure that will get you anywhere and besides,
M$ are dealing with it by releasing a replacement for Windows Mail
in the coming week.

--
> grandma mags
>
>
> "Carla" wrote:
>
>>
>> I too had this issue with the error message "Language is no longer
>> available for spell checking. Please select another in the spelling
>> options dialoge".
>> and changed it to German then did the spell check (it
>> was written in English) and when I did the spell check it said the
>> spelling
>> check was complete (indicating it was correct)! So I then changed the
>> spell
>> check back to "English" and
>> misspelled words on purpose-it still said your spelling check is
>> complete.
>> Any
>> other suggestions?
>>
>>

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

Fault-finding and finger-pointing is not the issue.
This forum is about using workarounds so that people can get on
with their productive lives.

Gary VanderMolen

"grandma m" <grandma DeleteThis @dicussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:42B98C12-B436-40EE-8D16-B72701157659@microsoft.com...
> does anyone else agree that the problem is one of microsofts making and that
> the answer is in their hands?
> --
> grandma mags

Derek the diver · External Since: May 31, 2007 Posts: 1

"Carla" wrote:

>
> I too had this issue with the error message "Language is no longer
> available for spell checking. Please select another in the spelling
> options dialoge".
> and changed it to German then did the spell check (it
> was written in English) and when I did the spell check it said the spelling
> check was complete (indicating it was correct)! So I then changed the spell
> check back to "English" and
> misspelled words on purpose-it still said your spelling check is complete.
> Any
> other suggestions?
>
> Go to main window
tab tools
then options
tab spelling
tick 'Always check spelling before sending'
apply and close
hey presto it works

vista spelling check inop · External Since: Jun 02, 2007 Posts: 1

"Carla" wrote:

>
> I too had this issue with the error message "Language is no longer
> available for spell checking. Please select another in the spelling
> options dialoge".
> and changed it to German then did the spell check (it
> was written in English) and when I did the spell check it said the spelling
> check was complete (indicating it was correct)! So I then changed the spell
> check back to "English" and
> misspelled words on purpose-it still said your spelling check is complete.
> Any
> other suggestions?
>
>