Hi

The spell checking and predictive text is provided by the keyboard app on your device, not Firefox for Android.

Apparently it isn't. Where exactly can I enable that?

I don't want predictive text cause I can't type like that, plus the keyboard is taking up more than enough space on my screen.

It sounds like you're experiencing my frustrations with Firefox Mobile's lack of a built-in spell checker. I'm also using Firefox for ethical reasons, as it's the only non-Chromium browser that prioritizes privacy. Here are a few suggestions and some background on the issue:

Current Workarounds

Third-Party Keyboards: You can install third-party keyboards from the Google Play Store that offer robust spell-checking and predictive text features. Some popular options include:

• Gboard: Google Keyboard with excellent spell-checking and predictive text.
• SwiftKey: Known for its accurate predictions and customizability.

Extensions: While Firefox Mobile supports some extensions, there's currently no official spell-check extension available. However, this could change in future updates.

Requesting Features Mozilla often considers user feedback when developing new features. Here’s how you can make your voice heard:

Use Bugzilla: File a feature request on Bugzilla. This is the official platform where developers track issues and new feature requests.

Thank you! Gboard is a really really nice keyboard. I like it. Now, doesn't quite work yet. I installed Gboard and activated the spell checker but for some reason the red underlines still don't appear, but I feel I'm on the right path.

The more that you use Gboard to "train" it, the better it will get for you. I have only ever used Gboard on Android and I find that it works really well.