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How do i download a dictionary to help with spelling/typing on firefox pages?

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When I'm writing emails etc. on other computers, a red line appears underneath incorrect spellings (a bit like when using Microsoft Word).

On my computer no such thing happens. When I click the 'Check Spelling' button on my hotmail screen, it tells me to download a dictionary from Firefox.

I've got no idea how to do this, and the help page doesn't have any instructions either.

Please help,

Joe

When I'm writing emails etc. on other computers, a red line appears underneath incorrect spellings (a bit like when using Microsoft Word). On my computer no such thing happens. When I click the 'Check Spelling' button on my hotmail screen, it tells me to download a dictionary from Firefox. I've got no idea how to do this, and the help page doesn't have any instructions either. Please help, Joe

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Spelling checker is builtin to Firefox.

Firefox has by default not included single line form/text box, but you can change that.

I would suggest that you do not install the extension listed on the MozillaZine page in the first reference, because it is not necessary: My page is better because it has instructions, and single row and multi-row text boxes, and a search form that you can test with. I also include how to make the wavy line easier to see.

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thanks very much mate.