How to use spell checker in Firefox
Firefox can automatically check the spelling of any word that you have entered in text boxes that contain more than 1 line. As soon as typing of words is complete, it is verified against the words in installed dictionary. In case the word that you have typed is not included in the dictionary, then it is underlined in red.
Note that automatic spell checking is turned on only for text boxes that contain more than 1 line, where there is no limit for entering text. Therefore, whenever you see the word that you have typed is underlined in red then most probably, the word is not spelled correctly. This is indeed a very good feature as you immediately come to know if you have typed the wrong spelling. Therefore, you don't manually check each and every word for spelling mistakes.
How to disable automatic spell checking: In case you have decided that you don't want this feature, you can always disable, although it is recommended not to disable this feature. Perform the given steps to disable this feature.
By default, the browser is configured to check spelling automatically. You can disable this feature by turning it off in options window.
1] At the top of Firefox window, you have to click on tools menu and then choose options
2] Select advanced panel
3] Click on general tab
4] You have to choose “check my spelling as I type
5] Click on OK button.
How to correct misspelled words: When you enable spell checking, it becomes very easy to correct misspelled words. Therefore, if you want to rectify that misspelled word, you have to right click on that word and then choose one of suggested words. If you find that words that are suggested is not appropriate then you should manually edit it. In case you are sure that the word is correctly spelled then you should add the word to dictionary. For adding the word to dictionary, you need to right click on that word and then select Add to Dictionary
Adding dictionaries: If necessary, you can also install other dictionaries. Do the following to add other dictionaries
1] Right click in multi-line field
2] Choose languages
3] Now select add dictionaries
4] Now the Mozilla add-ons dictionaries page will be displayed. For adding an online dictionary to Firefox installation, you have to click on “Install dictionary” link that is next to dictionary you wish to add. Software installation window will appear. When the window is displayed, you have to click on 'Install Now' button and the add-ons window will appear where you will actually view the dictionary being installed.
5] To enable this dictionary, you need to click on restart Firefox button in Add-ons window.
Switching dictionaries: After you have installed the dictionary, you can use it whenever needed. For switching to a different dictionary then you need to right click in multi-line field, choose languages, and select the dictionary that you wish to use.
How to remove a word that you have added accidentally?
Perform the steps given below for removing the word:
1] From the menu that is at the top of Firefox window, you have to select File option and then choose exit menu item
2] Now open Firefox folder
3] Now open file persdict.dat in text editor
4] Each word in text editor that you have added is on separate line. Now remove the line that contains the word you want to remove.
5] Click on file menu and then choose save option to save the work
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