Sandra, I forgot to add another option. From the sound of things the first check box in the Spelling options, which is "Always check spelling before sending" is likely checked. This is a separate setting from "Check my spelling as I type" which is the third check box.
If you don't want a full document spell check each and every time just before you send you also have the option to uncheck this box. That way your spelling is checked as you type only rather than doing a full-document recheck just prior to send. Brian
