How to Automatically Check Your Spelling in AOL Mail

You don't have to remember to do it manually with every message

By
Heinz Tschabitscher
Heinz Tschabitscher
Heinz Tschabitscher
Writer
  • University of Vienna
A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997.
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Updated on March 8, 2021

What to Know

  • In AOL Mail, go to Options > Mail Settings > Compose. Tick the Check spelling before sending messages checkbox. Choose Save Settings.
  • You can access Mail on the AOL website or directly via mail.aol.com.
  • Automatic spell-checking is not available with the AOL app for mobile devices.

AOL Mail includes a smart tool that checks for and corrects spelling mistakes. Here's how to set up AOL Mail to use this tool automatically on each outgoing email message you send.

Set Up Automatic Spell Check in Outgoing AOL Mail

To check the spelling on each outgoing email automatically:

  1. Open a web browser, go to mail.aol.com, and log in. Or, go to AOL.com and select Mail.

    Mail button in left pane of AOL mail on the web

  2. Select Options and choose Mail Settings.

    Mail Settings menu item in AOL Mail on the web

  3. In the left pane, select Compose.

  4. In the Sending section, select the Check spelling before sending messages check box.

    Check spelling before sending messages checkbox in AOL Mail on the web

  5. Select Save Settings.

Automatic spell-checking is not available with the AOL app for mobile devices.

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