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]] # Select the {menu Composition} panel, followed by the {menu Spelling} tab. # Click '''Download More Dictionaries''', then click {button OK} to close the dialog. # In the opened tab, scroll through the alphabetic list of dictionaries to find the one you want. # Click '''Download Dictionary''' next to the language of your choice. # In the opened page of the selected dictionary, click the green {button Add to Thunderbird} button. # In the Software Installation window, click {button Install Now}. # Restart Thunderbird if prompted. That's it! Your new dictionary is installed. To uninstall it, open the Add-ons Manager, find the dictionary on the {menu Dictionaries} or {menu Extensions} panel and click the {button Remove} button next to it. = Switch between different languages = == Select a language for one particular message == [[T:contextmenu]] in 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]] # Select the {menu Composition} panel, followed by 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. In the menu bar, click the Thunderbird menu and select Settings.Click the menu button and choose Settings.
2. Select the Composition panel, followed by the Spelling tab.
3. Click Download More Dictionaries, then click OK to close the dialog.
4. In the opened tab, scroll through the alphabetic list of dictionaries to find the one you want.
5. Click Download Dictionary next to the language of your choice.
6. In the opened page of the selected dictionary, click the green Add to Thunderbird button.
7. In the Software Installation window, click Install Now.
8. Restart Thunderbird if prompted.

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

Switch between different languages

Select a language for one particular message

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

Set the default language for all messages

1. In the menu bar, click the Thunderbird menu and select Settings.Click the menu button and choose Settings.
2. Select the Composition panel, followed by the Spelling tab.
3. Select the desired language from the drop-down list.
4. Click OK to close the dialog.