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How do I use the Firefox spell checker?
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Firefox's spell checker streamlines writing by auto-detecting errors, offering quick fixes, and custom dictionary additions for flawless text.
Firefox's spell checker streamlines writing by auto-detecting errors, offering quick fixes, and with custom dictionary additions for flawless text.
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Firefox automatically checks the spelling of words that you enter in text boxes. As soon as you finish typing a word, it is checked against the words in the installed dictionary. If the word is not found in the dictionary, it will be underlined in red, as in the following example:
;[[Image:05675f3d603e2607555817580ba1c0c2-1271792700-577-1.png]]
{note}'''Note:'''
* Automatic spell-checking is only turned on for text boxes containing '''more than one line''', where you can enter as much text as you want.
* Not all locales come with a dictionary installed due to licensing reasons.{/note}
__TOC__
<!-- L10N: If your locale has no spell checking dictionary included, feel free to rearrange the sections, e.g. Adding dictionaries > Correcting misspelled words > Switching dictionaries > Disabling automatic spell-checking > Removing a word you have accidentally added -->
= Disabling automatic spell-checking =
By default, Firefox is configured to automatically check spelling. You can turn it off in the [[Template:optionsorpreferences]] window:
# [[T:optionspreferences]]
# In the {menu General} panel, go to the '''Language''' section.
# Uncheck '''Check your spelling as you type'''.
#;[[Image:spellcheck 57]]
# [[T:closeOptionsPreferences]]
{for linux}{note}'''Note:''' Some options may not appear in the preferences window in custom builds of Firefox.{/note}{/for}<!-- Is this a bug in the custom build? (i.e. Ubuntu canonical - 1.0) -->
= Correcting misspelled words =
When spell-checking is enabled, you can easily correct misspelled words. To correct the misspelled word, [[Template:contextmenu]] on it and select one of the suggested words at the top of the menu.
;[[Image:05675f3d603e2607555817580ba1c0c2-1271792700-577-3.png]]
If none of the suggested words is appropriate, you must manually edit it. If you are sure the word is spelled correctly, you can add it to the dictionary. To add a word to the dictionary, [[Template:contextmenu]] on it, and select {menu Add to Dictionary}.
{note}'''Note''': Added words apply to all your dictionaries.{/note}
= Adding dictionaries =
You can install other dictionaries as necessary.
# [[T:contextmenu]] in any text box containing more than one line.
# Select {menu Languages}.
# Select {menu Add dictionaries}.
#;[[Image:05675f3d603e2607555817580ba1c0c2-1271792700-577-4.png]]
# The [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/language-tools/ Dictionaries & Language Packs] page is displayed. Find a language on the list and click on it to open its page.
# Click the {button Add to Firefox} button on the page that opens. When the warning panel appears, click{button Add} to allow the installation.
#;[[Image:addon doorhanger 57]]
= Switching dictionaries =
After the dictionary is installed, you can switch to it, as needed. To switch to a different installed dictionary, [[Template:contextmenu]] in a multi-line field, select {menu Languages}, then select the dictionary you want to use.
;[[Image:05675f3d603e2607555817580ba1c0c2-1271792700-577-6.png]]
{for fx100}You can select more than one dictionary. The spell checker will also check spelling against multiple languages.{/for}
= Removing a word you have accidentally added =
# [[T:profileFolder]]
# [[T:closeFirefox]]
# Open the file {filepath persdict.dat} in a text editor{for win} (such as '''WordPad'''){/for}{for mac} (such as '''Pages'''){/for}{for linux} (such as '''Calligra Words'''){/for}.
# In the text editor, each word you've added is on a separate line. Remove the line, containing the word you wish to remove.
# Click the {menu File} menu, and select {menu Save}, to save your work.
{note}'''Note''': Removed words apply to all your dictionaries.{/note}
Firefox automatically checks the spelling of words that you enter in text boxes. As soon as you finish typing a word, it is checked against the words in the installed dictionary. If the word is not found in the dictionary, it will be underlined in red, as in the following example:
;[[Image:05675f3d603e2607555817580ba1c0c2-1271792700-577-1.png]]
{note}'''Note:'''
* Automatic spell-checking is only turned on for text boxes containing '''more than one line''', where you can enter as much text as you want.
* Not all locales come with a dictionary installed due to licensing reasons.{/note}
__TOC__
<!-- L10N: If your locale has no spell checking dictionary included, feel free to rearrange the sections, e.g. Adding dictionaries > Correcting misspelled words > Switching dictionaries > Disabling automatic spell-checking > Removing a word you have accidentally added -->
= Disable automatic spell-checking =
By default, Firefox is configured to automatically check spelling. You can turn it off in the [[Template:optionsorpreferences]] window:
# [[T:optionspreferences]]
# In the {menu General} panel, go to the '''Language''' section.
# Uncheck '''Check your spelling as you type'''.
#;[[Image:spellcheck 57]]
# [[T:closeOptionsPreferences]]
{for linux}{note}'''Note:''' Some options may not appear in the preferences window in custom builds of Firefox.{/note}{/for}<!-- Is this a bug in the custom build? (i.e. Ubuntu canonical - 1.0) -->
= Correct misspelled words =
When spell-checking is enabled, you can easily correct misspelled words. To correct the misspelled word, [[Template:contextmenu]] on it and select one of the suggested words at the top of the menu.
;[[Image:05675f3d603e2607555817580ba1c0c2-1271792700-577-3.png]]
If none of the suggested words is appropriate, you must manually edit it. If you are sure the word is spelled correctly, you can add it to the dictionary. To add a word to the dictionary, [[Template:contextmenu]] on it, and select {menu Add to Dictionary}.
{note}'''Note''': Added words apply to all your dictionaries.{/note}
= Add dictionaries =
You can install other dictionaries as necessary.
# [[T:contextmenu]] in any text box containing more than one line.
# Select {menu Languages}.
# Select {menu Add dictionaries}.
#;[[Image:05675f3d603e2607555817580ba1c0c2-1271792700-577-4.png]]
# The [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/language-tools/ Dictionaries & Language Packs] page is displayed. Find a language on the list and click on it to open its page.
# Click the {button Add to Firefox} button on the page that opens. When the warning panel appears, click{button Add} to allow the installation.
#;[[Image:addon doorhanger 57]]
= Switch dictionaries =
After the dictionary is installed, you can switch to it, as needed. To switch to a different installed dictionary, [[Template:contextmenu]] in a multi-line field, select {menu Languages}, then select the dictionary you want to use.
;[[Image:05675f3d603e2607555817580ba1c0c2-1271792700-577-6.png]]
{for fx100}You can select more than one dictionary. The spell checker will also check spelling against multiple languages.{/for}
= Remove a word you have accidentally added =
# [[T:profileFolder]]
# [[T:closeFirefox]]
# Open the file {filepath persdict.dat} in a text editor{for win} (such as '''WordPad'''){/for}{for mac} (such as '''Pages'''){/for}{for linux} (such as '''Calligra Words'''){/for}.
# In the text editor, each word you've added is on a separate line. Remove the line, containing the word you wish to remove.
# Click the {menu File} menu, and select {menu Save}, to save your work.
{note}'''Note''': Removed words apply to all your dictionaries.{/note}