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Incorrect spelling not highlighted in the browser

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I have language English UK (en -GB) selected and 'Check your spelling as you type' checked but when I type incorrect spelling in the browser it is never highlighted to indicate that it is incorrectly spelled.

Develpoer version 76.0b6 (64-bit)

I have language English UK (en -GB) selected and 'Check your spelling as you type' checked but when I type incorrect spelling in the browser it is never highlighted to indicate that it is incorrectly spelled. Develpoer version 76.0b6 (64-bit)

Vahaolana nofidina

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 sub menu. At least one dictionary should be installed and have a check mark to indicate that it is selected.

  • open the "Add Dictionaries" link to install a dictionary if you do not have one.

The spelling checker is enabled if [X] "Check Spelling" in the right-click context menu has a checkmark.

You can enable or disable spell checking globally:

  • Options/Preferences -> General: Language and Appearance: "Check your spelling as you type"

You can look here for dictionaries:

Note that for spell check you need a dictionary. A language pack provides string translations for the user interface.

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Vahaolana Nofidina

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 sub menu. At least one dictionary should be installed and have a check mark to indicate that it is selected.

  • open the "Add Dictionaries" link to install a dictionary if you do not have one.

The spelling checker is enabled if [X] "Check Spelling" in the right-click context menu has a checkmark.

You can enable or disable spell checking globally:

  • Options/Preferences -> General: Language and Appearance: "Check your spelling as you type"

You can look here for dictionaries:

Note that for spell check you need a dictionary. A language pack provides string translations for the user interface.