Outlook's new feature catches typos before you hit send
Microsoft is introducing a new pre-send spell check feature for Outlook that prevents emails from being sent if potential spelling errors are detected. The feature is expected to roll out globally between mid-October and early December.
Why it matters
This update aims to improve professional communication efficiency and reduce user error in digital correspondence.
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That sinking feeling of spotting a typo the second after clicking send is about to get a lot rarer for Outlook users. Microsoft has made it official that there is a new feature of pre-send spell check that stops any email that looks like it has questionable spellings from being sent out.
The update was explained in a blog entry titled "Spell check before sending emails in new Outlook" by Microsoft 365 Message Center.
As described by Microsoft itself, the user can now configure Outlook to spell check before an email is sent, making the process of proofreading unnecessary each time.
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