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How can I change the spelling check to Dutch in stead of English?

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I type in Dutch not in English but every word I type is underlined red. Obviously the program checks in English, as stated in the helpfunction about this issue. I want it to check my writing in Dutchvette tekst

I type in Dutch not in English but every word I type is underlined red. Obviously the program checks in English, as stated in the helpfunction about this issue. I want it to check my writing in Dutch'''vette tekst'''

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Have you installed the Dutch dictionary as shown in my first reply?

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If you do not already have the Dutch dictionary installed, you can get it from https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/language-tools

Once installed, this link has details on using it - https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Using+the+spell+checker

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Bart, what is the URL for the site you are on when this is happening?

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In fact, it happens in every site where I am reacting Tony........ Its just that I write in Dutch and the programs check my spelling in English. I can't find the place where I can change that.

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Have you installed the Dutch dictionary as shown in my first reply?

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Tony, I most grateful for your help. It is solved now!! This is a solution that is not mentioned in the help function. Maybe it can be added?

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In fact this is mentioned in the help already, see the details link mentioned in post #1 (or try searching for ‘spell checker’, or ‘spellingcontrole’ when support pages are in Dutch). It is also mentioned on the Options - Advanced panel page.