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How to install and use additional language dictionaries on Thunderbird.

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 page of the selected dictionary, click the green {button + Download Now} button. A dialog will open. # Click the {button OK} button to download and save the '''.xpi''' file to your computer. {note}'''Note''': Most browsers have a default download location. Make a note of where it downloads to, and what it's called.{/note} # In Thunderbird, click the menu button [[Image:New Fx Menu]] and click {menu Add-ons}, or select {menu Tools > Add-ons}. # Click the gear icon at the top-right corner to the left of the search box and then select {menu Install Add-on From File…} # Browse to the location of the '''.xpi''' file of the dictionary you have downloaded, select it, and click {button Open}. # Click {button Install Now} once the button is available. # 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]]