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How do I get the spell checker to work. It is turned on in tools/options/advanced, but does not work

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I need a spell checker. I have turned it on as set out above, but nothing happens. Can I import an add on spellchecker?

I need a spell checker. I have turned it on as set out above, but nothing happens. Can I import an add on spellchecker?

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You do not need to install an extesnion, see

"Set-up of built-in Firefox spelling checker, if not working"
http://dmcritchie.mvps.org/firefox/tab_capacity/001_with_underscore.htm#spellcheck_jumpstart

after following the directions you will be able to check and fix the spelling in both multiline text areas and singline text areas as well.

With a bookmarklet, you will also be able to check the spelling (only) on web pages, or to add new words from a web page if you are sure they were spelled correctly on the web page.

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Do you have a dictionary installed and selected?

  • You can see which dictionary is selected if you right-click in a text area and open the Languages submenu.
  • Open the "Add Dictionaries" link to install a dictionary if you do not have one.
  • Make sure that [X] "Check Spelling" in the right-click context menu is check-marked.

You can enable or disable spell checking globally:

  • Tools > Options > Advanced : General: Browsing: "Check my spelling as I type"

You can look here for dictionaries:

See also:

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