True, Shelley, but it doesn't work if the word is a real word but the wrong one chosen for the situation, e.g., there, their and they're -- or, as you pointed out, if the word isn't in the spell-check dictionary, like, perhaps, synopses. I find using spell-check with my mail a little difficult, though. I think I haven't quite mastered it, though I probably should put in the time to do so. Cindy > And that is the beauty of spell check, though > Outlook Expresses could use > some help. > > They really need to expand the dictionary on it. > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com