Applies ToOutlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac Outlook 2024 Outlook 2024 for Mac Outlook 2021 Outlook 2021 for Mac Outlook 2019 Outlook 2016 New Outlook for Windows Outlook Web App

Note: Autocorrect and auto capitalize are currently only available for English languages for new Outlook.

Enable and disable Editor Settings in new Outlook

  1. On the ribbon of a new email or when responding to an existing one, select Editor > Editor Settings.On the ribbon, select Editor > Editor Settings.

    Tip: You can also enable and disable Editor Settings in the body of an email message. Select the Editor icon > Customize your Editor. (If you do not see the Editor icon, go to the ribbon on an email. Select Editor > Show suggestions count.)

  2. Use the toggle to turn autocorrect and auto capitalization on or off.Enable or disable your Editor Settings.

Choose Auto format options in new Outlook

  1. On the ribbon, select Auto format options.On the ribbon, select Auto format options.

  2. Choose the options you want.Choose the auto format options you want and select OK.

  3. Select OK.

  1. In classic Outlook, go to File >Options > Mail and select Editor Options.

    Editor options button

  2. Select Proofing > Autocorrect Options.

    Autocorrect options button on the Proofing dialog

  3. On the Autocorrect tab, select or clear Replace text as you type.

    Replace as you type checkbox on Autocorrect tab

Enable and disable Editor Settings in Outlook on the web

Note: Autocorrect and auto capitalize are currently only available for English languages for Outlook on the Web.

  1. In Outlook on the web, on the ribbon of a new email or when responding to an existing one, select Editor > Editor Settings.On the ribbon, select Editor > Editor Settings.

    Tip: You can also enable and disable Editor Settings in the body of an email message. Select the Editor icon > Customize your Editor. (If you do not see the Editor icon, go to the ribbon on an email. Select Editor > Show suggestions count.)

  2. Use the toggle to turn autocorrect and auto capitalization on or off.Enable or disable your Editor Settings.

Choose Auto format options in Outlook on the web

  1. On the ribbon, select Auto format options.On the ribbon, select Auto format options.

  2. Choose the options you want.Choose the auto format options you want and select OK.

  3. Select OK.

See also

Turn Autocorrect on or off in Outlook for Mac

Check spelling before sending a message

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