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In Firefox 5 the auto spell check is not working. Where is the Tools from where it can be activated Version 4 had it.

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Just upgraded to version 5. Auto spell check is not workin. Version 4 had a Tool menu which could take me there. I cant see it on version 5. I want the spell check. What needs to be done?

Just upgraded to version 5. Auto spell check is not workin. Version 4 had a Tool menu which could take me there. I cant see it on version 5. I want the spell check. What needs to be done?

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Press F10 or tap the Alt key to bring up the "Menu Bar" temporarily.


Do you have a dictionary installed and selected?

  • You can see which dictionary is selected if you right-click in a text area and open the Languages submenu.
  • Open the "Add Dictionaries" link to install a dictionary if you do not have one.
  • Make sure that [X] "Check Spelling" in the right-click context menu is check-marked.

You can enable or disable spell checking globally:

  • Tools > Options > Advanced : General: Browsing: "Check my spelling as I type"

You can look here for dictionaries:

See also:

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Dear Cor el, Many Thanks :) This really helped. Installed the dictionary and found the tools. Spell check was already on :) Be blessed.

Enjoying the experience. Regards

AVP