If you send messages in more than one language, you can install additional spell-checking dictionaries to Thunderbird. After installing a dictionary, it is easy to switch from one language to another. Language dictionaries are available as Thunderbird add-ons. See the [[Add-Ons and Extensions FAQ]] for more information. __TOC__ =Install a new language dictionary= # [[Template:optionspreferences tb]] # Click on the {menu Composition} panel. # On the {button Spelling} tab, click '''Download More Dictionaries'''. # Scroll through the alphabetic list of dictionaries to find the one you want. # Click '''Download Dictionary''' next to the language you want. # In the Software Installation window, click {button Install Now}. # Restart Thunderbird if prompted. That is it! Your new dictionary is installed. To uninstall it, open the Add-ons Manager, find the dictionary on the {menu Dictionaries} or {menu Extensions} tab and click {button Remove} next to it. =Switch between different languages= == For particular message == [[T:contextmenu]] on the message you are writing and select a language in the {menu Languages} menu. [[Image:TB switch dictionaries]] == Set the default language for all messages == # [[Template:optionspreferences tb]] # Click on {menu Composition}. # On the {menu Spelling} tab, select the desired language from the drop-down list. # Click {button OK} to close the dialog. [[Image:Dictionary popup menu]]

If you send messages in more than one language, you can install additional spell-checking dictionaries to Thunderbird. After installing a dictionary, it is easy to switch from one language to another.

Language dictionaries are available as Thunderbird add-ons. See the Thunderbird add-ons - frequently asked questions for more information.

Install a new language dictionary

1. The template "optionspreferences tb" does not exist or has no approved revision.
2. Click on the Composition panel.
3. On the Spelling tab, click Download More Dictionaries.
4. Scroll through the alphabetic list of dictionaries to find the one you want.
5. Click Download Dictionary next to the language you want.
6. In the Software Installation window, click Install Now.
7. Restart Thunderbird if prompted.

That is it! Your new dictionary is installed. To uninstall it, open the Add-ons Manager, find the dictionary on the Dictionaries or Extensions tab and click Remove next to it.

Switch between different languages

For particular message

Right-clickHold down the control key while you click on the message you are writing and select a language in the Languages menu.

Set the default language for all messages

1. The template "optionspreferences tb" does not exist or has no approved revision.
2. Click on Composition.
3. On the Spelling tab, select the desired language from the drop-down list.
4. Click OK to close the dialog.