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Spelling Tools

Microsoft Outlook and the full Exchange Server client have spell checking built in. Exchange 2003 and 2007 include spell checking for Outlook Web Access (OWA).

Spell checking in the operating system versions of Microsoft Exchange and Windows Messaging normally requires a 32-bit version of Microsoft Word or Works. If you installed Exchange/Windows Messaging after Word or Works, run Word or Works setup again to enable spell checking in Exchange.

Outlook 2007 users may be missing spell check dictionaries in Outlook Express. See Office 2007 and OE Spell Check for more information and a work-around. 

Tools

AutoSpell for Outlook Web Access   Server-based tool that adds a spell check button to the OWA message window in Exchange 5.5 or 2000. Supports multiple languages and custom dictionaries.
Microsoft Office 2000 Proofing Tools   Supplements the English, Spanish and French proofing tools included with Office 2000, adding fonts and spelling and grammar checkers for 30 more languages. There are some potential problems if you install over Outlook 97. See WD2000: Impossible de corriger la grammaire.
OWA Suite   Messageware's OWA Suite consists of six products that add business-critical security and productivity to Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access: ActiveSend, AttachView, Plus Pack, SessionGuard, TimeGuard, and NavGuard.
OWA Suite for Exchange 2007   Access to SharePoint and Public Folder contacts, Extend WebReady Document Viewing to over 300 file types, View multiple calendars side-by-side, Outlook-like addressing, Prevent unauthorized access to OWA sessions. Free trial available.
Plus Pack 2000 for Outlook Web Access   For Exchange 2000 OWA, provides server-side and client-side spell check, attachment compression, custom dictionaries (12 languages, plus legal and medical), addressing from personal contacts, personal signatures, logoff support, and an option to hide or customize the Change Password button. Blocks user attempts to create items with .exe or other file attachments from a list that administrators can manage. Clicking a mailto: link creates a new OWA message.
Plus Pack 2003 for Outlook Web Access   Extends and enhances OWA so all users, no matter which browser or access method (Basic or Premium) they use will enjoy an Outlook-like experience. Plus Pack adds Outlook-style scroll and select addressing, private contacts, private appointments, advanced Spell Checking with custom dictionaries and more.
Plus Pack 5.5 for Outlook Web Access   Adds spell checking, Outlook-like address book, signatures, and personal distribution lists to Outlook Web Access running on Exchange 5.5.
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More Information

Most download sites can point you toward additional spelling dictionaries for Office and generic Windows spelling tools.
Updated Apr 07 2008

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