Recent answers to How do I set the language to English (UK) NOT English (USA)https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/13643952022-07-07T21:42:30-07:00It is important to install the language version of Thunderbird which you want to be as default.
Sena2022-07-07T21:42:30-07:00Toad-Hallhttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1364395#answer-1518063<p>It is important to install the language version of Thunderbird which you want to be as default.
</p><p>Senario: If you want 'English British' to be the default:
</p><p>Have you installed the English British version of Thunderbird&nbsp;?
<a href="https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/all/#E" rel="nofollow">https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/all/#E</a>
If no then uninstall Thunderbird and download and reinstall the version you want as default.
</p><p>In Menu app &gt; Preferences &gt;General -Language section - set language to be used in general UI - English (United Kingdom).
In Menu app &gt; Preferences &gt; Composition - Spelling is where you set default composing dictionary language - English (United Kingdom).
Then, if you want to use other 'Dictionaries' for other languages when you are composing email, download the specific 'dictionary' - not language pack.
When composing a new Write message - You can then select to spellcheck a particular email by selecting other language from the 'Spelling' dropdown option.
</p>johnl4217 said
How do I set the language to English (UK) NOT English (USA)
I have the same question2022-06-16T01:16:42-07:00Heather.YoungLesliehttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1364395#answer-1512728<em><p>johnl4217 <a href="#answer-1510537" rel="nofollow">said</a></p></em>
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<p>I have the same question, but for *Canadian English*. And before someone says download the dictionary... I already have the Canadian English dictionary, and I know I can change the spellchecker in an individual email. That's not what I want. I want the *default* to be Canadian English. So I don't have to switch from US for every single email I compose.
</p>I didn’t know there was a UK version. How can I tell which version I have?
Note: it would be useful2022-06-06T18:45:57-07:00acc.junkhttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1364395#answer-1510568<p>I didn’t know there was a UK version. How can I tell which version I have?
</p><p>Note: it would be useful if the email you send me to tell me if there is an answer to my question had a link back to that answer. I had to search for it.
</p>How do I set the language to English (UK) NOT English (USA)
2022-06-06T12:18:12-07:00johnl4217https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1364395#answer-1510537<p>How do I set the language to English (UK) NOT English (USA)
</p>I am using a mac with Catalina. Tbird 91.8.0. I have downloaded and installed the English language p2022-04-20T20:00:07-07:00Trevor.plowman23https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1364395#answer-1499008<p>I am using a mac with Catalina. Tbird 91.8.0. I have downloaded and installed the English language pack but cannot configure it. The only option is to remove it. It seems useless. I will attempt to find some workaround, but I'm surprised this surely common requirement has not already been met in a more robust fashion.
</p>My suggestion is to download the British version and install it. I think that should resolve your is2022-01-14T01:43:39-08:00davidskhttps://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1364395#answer-1474138<p>My suggestion is to download the British version and install it. I think that should resolve your issue.
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