Microsoft Outlook's new feature will stop you from accidentally sending embarrassing typos to your boss

Published Sep 27, 2026, 12:51 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary Outlook will prompt a pre-send spell check to catch awkward typos before emails go out. Feature blocks sending and lets you review fixes if it spots questionable spelling. Targeted rollout mid-Oct to end-Oct; general release mid-Nov to early Dec. Why is it that important emails always pass the first, second, and third read-throughs with zero issues, but as soon as you hit send, you instantly see every single flaw in your writing? Well, it turns out it affects more people than I thought, and Microsoft is adding a new Outlook feature that will pull you aside when you click send and ask if you really, truly want to send the email where you grossly misspelled 'accommodation' at least three times. Microsoft Outlook is getting a pre-send spell check to avoid awkward typos Honestly, it can't come sooner As spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft has published a message to the Microsoft 365 Message Center. Titled "MC1479509 - Spell check before sending emails in new Outlook," the contents describe a new feature that will stop you from shooting off an email before it's ready: "If you don’t want to check spelling manually for every message—or you’re worried you might forget!—you can set Outlook to check spelling for you every time before sending emails." The company doesn't go into much detail as to how it will work, but from the scant details, it looks like a spell checker that hops in when you click send and prevents the email from going out if it sees anything wrong. This gives you a chance to give the email a once-over and ensure everything is spelled properly before you send out an email that will make you feel regret. The feature will have a targeted release worldwide, starting mid-October and ending at the end of the same month. Everyone else will get it sometime between mid-November and early December. Honestly, given the number of times I've sent out emails with something missing, I can't wait for this update to arrive.