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spell check isnt working on firefox and in the settings, box is ticked...dont know how else to fix it.

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sandra_smeikste69
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my email and facebook have no spell check. i went to options then to advanced > check my spell check when i type. this box is ticked and still i have trouble.

my email and facebook have no spell check. i went to options then to advanced > check my spell check when i type. this box is ticked and still i have trouble.

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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. 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:

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

You can look here for dictionaries:

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Chosen Solution

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. 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:

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

You can look here for dictionaries:

sandra_smeikste69
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thanks. everything is working now.

Builder2
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Thanks for this, mine is also working now. Merry Christmas!