Spell checker: Installed languages but can't switch
Hi everyone,
I've installed the most recent Firefox version (Firefox 92.0.1 (64-bit)) on a new laptop. In order to use the spell checker, I've downloaded several languages as per these instructions: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-firefox-spell-checker Nevertheless only English is displayed in the selection window (see attached screenshots).
Does anyone know how I can fix this to be able to choose between the installed languages?
Thanks,
Bob
Chosen solution
Do you have a dictionary installed and selected?
It looks like you confused dictionary with language pack and that you actually do not have a dictionary installed.
- installed dictionaries appear under "Add-ons -> Dictionaries"
- installed language packs appear under "Add-ons - > Languages"
You can look here for dictionaries:
Note that for spell check you need a dictionary. A language pack provides string translations for the user interface.
You can see which dictionary is selected if you right-click in a text area and open the Languages sub menu. At least one dictionary should be installed and have a check mark to indicate that it is selected.
- open the "Add Dictionaries" link to install a dictionary if you do not have one.
The spelling checker is enabled if [X] "Check Spelling" in the right-click context menu has a checkmark. You can enable or disable spell checking globally:
- Settings -> General: Language and Appearance: "Check your spelling as you type"
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-firefox-spell-checker
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Chosen Solution
Do you have a dictionary installed and selected?
It looks like you confused dictionary with language pack and that you actually do not have a dictionary installed.
- installed dictionaries appear under "Add-ons -> Dictionaries"
- installed language packs appear under "Add-ons - > Languages"
You can look here for dictionaries:
Note that for spell check you need a dictionary. A language pack provides string translations for the user interface.
You can see which dictionary is selected if you right-click in a text area and open the Languages sub menu. At least one dictionary should be installed and have a check mark to indicate that it is selected.
- open the "Add Dictionaries" link to install a dictionary if you do not have one.
The spelling checker is enabled if [X] "Check Spelling" in the right-click context menu has a checkmark. You can enable or disable spell checking globally:
- Settings -> General: Language and Appearance: "Check your spelling as you type"
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-firefox-spell-checker
Thanks for the quick reply, cor-el!
D'uh, me stupid, I installed the language packs but without the dictionaries. Obviously the spellchecker won't work without them ...
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