Since you didn't mention what version of Word/Outlook or operating system
you are using, I'll take the easy way out and say yes, there are 3rd party
products that allow one to fax.
Just to give you an idea of not so perfect solutions...
* Low/no cost solution if Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/crawford_02october21.mspx
* Office/Outlook 2000 came with a starter edition fax software by Symantec.
Symantec no longer produces WinFax Pro
