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Switching dictionaries not working

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puertas12
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I wanted to add a new language for the Firefox spell checker. I followed this thread: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-firefox-spell-checker

I added the "Deutsch" German dictionary form here: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/language-tools/

However when I want to Switching dictionaries "Deutsch" German option does not appear for selection :S

Right click on the text-> Languager > No trace of German :(

Does anyone had this problem before?

Thanks

I wanted to add a new language for the Firefox spell checker. I followed this thread: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-firefox-spell-checker I added the "Deutsch" German dictionary form here: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/language-tools/ However when I want to Switching dictionaries "Deutsch" German option does not appear for selection :S Right click on the text-> Languager > No trace of German :( Does anyone had this problem before? Thanks

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cor-el
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Do you see this extension listed under about:addons -> Dictionaries?

Note that dictionaries need to be unpacked in order to function properly.

You can use the button on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page to go to the current Firefox profile folder or use the about:profiles page.

puertas12
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The dictionary is added in

about:addons -> Languages

I attach screenshot.

I didn't find the word "Dictionaries" in about:addons.

Shadow110
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You installed a German Language pack not a Dictionary.

After installing some extensions, you have to change your preferred language to (example) Canadian English by right-clicking on a text box. (Any text box) This adds spell check functions for (Canadian) German.

There are several listed here : https://www.google.ca/search?q=firefox+german+dictionary+plugin&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&dcr=0&ei=PLMIWr6jI4ucjwO05YuQDg Make sure it is version 57 compatible.

Once installed it will be in Plugins: Dictionary You will also still need Spell Check ticked.

Note : Firefox 57 Quantum release date Nov 14th https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/quantum/ Note : Legacy Extensions will be disabled and or removed.

Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.

Modified by Shadow110

cor-el
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Note that language packs add translated string values and do not include the dictionary.

You can look here for dictionaries: