Microsoft hasn't set up a communication channel for Windows Mail
comments or suggestions because (for all practical purposes)
it is a dead product. Compare that to the more elaborate support
and feedback channels for the newer Live family of programs:
https://support.live.com/
and
https://feedback.live.com/
Regrettably, both of those servers seem to be down at the moment.
--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
"Iain Andrew Donald McIntyre" <IainAndrewDonaldMcIntyre@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:3BEBF2E1-5732-4BF4-B8BB-CF33E5720DBD@xxxxxx
Quote:
> Hi Gary,
>
> Sorry for my rant last night! I am fully aware that none of the MS-MVPs work
> for Microsoft. It actually brings up another point: how come we can't
> actually contact MS directly like any other company in the world? Oh well,
> another rhetorical question that will never be answered...
>
> Thank you for your help anyway: it is much appreciated.
>
> Gratefully (and embarrased!)
>
> Iain
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
> Quote:
>> I don't work for Microsoft, and it certainly isn't my job to come up with
>> plausible excuses for why Windows Mail is the way it is.
>>
>> Incidentally, Windows Live Mail (WLM) has an easy Edit button for its
>> custom dictionary. It really is a much better program. When you install it,
>> WLM automatically imports all your WM emails, folders, accounts and
>> settings.
>>
>> http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
>>
>> --
>> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
>>
>>
>> "Iain Andrew Donald McIntyre" <IainAndrewDonaldMcIntyre@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:265F07B3-D606-4740-9DB4-979C2FA94115@xxxxxx Quote:
>> > Why does Windows Mail not have a British(UK) spell checker? And why should I
>> > be expected to upgrade to LiveMail to enjoy the benefits that millions of
>> > Americans seem to enjoy already with WinMail? To be honest I am starting to
>> > dispair of Microsoft: they seem not not care one hoot for anyone speaking any
>> > form of English but American. I suspect the Canadians, the Australians, and
>> > the Irish feel the same! FireFox here I come...
>> >
>> > Also why is there no button in WinMail taking you directly to the custom
>> > dictionary? You can add daft made up words like "wigglyboofbaf" at any time
>> > but in order to remove them you have to do all this (I love the comment at
>> > the end BTW, very ironic!):
>> >
>> > 1. Open Folder Options.
>> > A) Dot Show hidden files and folders in Folder Options.
>> > NOTE: For how, see OPTION TWO here: How to Hide or Show Hidden Files and
>> > Folders in Vista
>> > B) Click OK, and close Folder Options.
>> >
>> > 2. Open the Start Menu.
>> > 3. In the white line (Start Search) area, type notepad and press Enter.
>> > 4. In Notepad, click on File on the menu bar. (See screenshot below)
>> >
>> > File.jpg
>> >
>> > 5. Click on Open. (See screenshot below)
>> > 6. Click on the drop down menu arrow to the right of Text Documents (*.txt)
>> > and change it to All Files (*.*) instead in the bottom right corner of the
>> > Open window.
>> > 7. Navigate to: C:\Users\(your username)\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail
>> > NOTE: AppData is a hidden system file. To unhide it, see (Step 1) :How to
>> > Hide or Show Hidden Files and Folders in Vista
>> > A) Click on the UserDictionary.lex file to highlight it, then click on Open.
>> >
>> > open.jpgText.jpg
>> >
>> > 8. This will now open the Userdictionay.lex file inside of Notepad from
>> > where you can now add, delete, or edit any word(s) you choose.
>> > (See Example screenshots below)
>> > WARNING: Make sure that there are no blank lines left between the words by
>> > your deletions, additions, or edits.
>> > NOTE: If you did not add any words before in Windows Mail or manually here,
>> > this will be empty.
>> >
>> > BEFORE Example
>> > NOTE: Deleted the one boxed in red below.
>> > Before.jpg
>> >
>> > AFTER Example
>> > NOTE: Notice not to leave a blank line inbetween the words.
>> > After.jpg
>> >
>> > 9. When done, click on File in the Notepad menubar and click Save.
>> > 10. Don't forget to go back to step 1 and dot Do not show hidden files and
>> > folders instead in Folder Options.
>> >
>> >
>> > That's it,
>> > Shawn
>>
>>