Hi Jan, <<The language is set for English...but still Express corrects in French. I am hoping you have a suggestion for the next step.>> In Outlook Express, click Tools > Options then click the "Spelling" tab. Be sure "English" is selected in the pull-down window. This discussion is verging on being beyond the topic of this group. For further info, you might sign up for WinXPHelp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx at Yahoo. Sorry, Jan, I have no other advice except to Google for spell checkers. I know several exist that will work with Outlook Express. You might also try a reinstall of Office, but get further advice from others before you attempt that drastic action. Regards, Ray Shapp ************************************************************* You are receiving this mail because you subscribed to mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or MicrosoftOffice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To send mail to the group, simply address it to mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To Unsubscribe from this group, visit the group's homepage and use the dropdown menu at the top. This will allow you to unsubscribe your email address or change your email settings to digest or vacation (no mail). http://www.freelists.org/webpage/mso To be able to share files with the group, you must join our Yahoo sister group. This group will not allow for posting of emails, but will allow you to join and share problem files, templates, etc.: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/MicrosoftOffice . This group is for FILE SHARING ONLY. If you are using Outlook and you see a lot of unnecessary code in your email messages, read these instructions that explain why and how to fix it: http://personal-computer-tutor.com/abc3/v28/greg28.htm *************************************************************