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How to Add a Dictionary to Mozilla Thunderbird Spell Check

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By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 3, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

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In Mozilla Thunderbird, select Edit > Preferences. Choose Composition in the left panel and select the Spelling tab.Select Download More Dictionaries. Choose the dictionary you want from the list.In the page that opens, choose Add to Thunderbird. Press Add again to confirm the installation. This article explains how to add a dictionary to the Mozilla Thunderbird spell check. It also includes information on adding a dictionary to Mozilla Thunderbird 2 and 3.

Add a Dictionary to the Mozilla Thunderbird Spell Check

Your Mozilla Thunderbird's spell check may be limited to finding fault with your English, regardless of whether you compose your emails in Arabic, English, French or even Icelandic. Given how useful spell checking can be, especially with languages other than the language you grew up speaking, Mozilla Thunderbird should be able to learn new tongues. Fortunately, it can. All it needs is the proper dictionary. To install a new dictionary for the Mozilla Thunderbird spell checker: Select Edit > Preferences from the menu in Mozilla Thunderbird. Open the Composition category. Go to the Spelling tab. Select Download More Dictionaries. Follow the Download Dictionary link for the desired dictionary. A Thunderbird add-on page will open for your dictionary. Press Add to Thunderbird. Wait for the download to finish; even if nothing seems to be happening, chances are a dialog will eventually appear. Press Add when asked to confirm the installation. When it's done, Thunderbird will display a message letting you know that the dictionary was added successfully.

Add a Dictionary to the Mozilla Thunderbird Spell Check in Mozilla Thunderbird 2 3

To install a new spell checking dictionary in Mozilla Thunderbird 2 and 3: Open Mozilla Thunderbird. Select Tools > Add-ons from the menu. Open your browser. Go to the Mozilla Thunderbird dictionaries page. Follow the Download Dictionary link for the desired language. Drag and drop the desired Download Now link to Mozilla Thunderbird's Add-ons window. Switch to the Add-ons window. Press Install Now in the Software Installation dialog. Now press Restart Thunderbird. You can use the new dictionary by selecting it from the Spell drop-down menu (select the down arrow) while composing a message. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When Outlook Spell Check Is Not Working How to Check Spelling in Gmail How to Export Contacts in Mozilla Thunderbird Restoring Mozilla Thunderbird Profile From Backup Copy How to View Full Message Headers in Mozilla Thunderbird Back Up or Copy a Mozilla Thunderbird Profile How to Check Spelling in Outlook How to Change Your Mozilla Thunderbird Email Password Changing the Default Mozilla Thunderbird Message Font How to Insert an Image in a Mozilla Thunderbird Email How to Repair Folders in Mozilla Thunderbird How to Check for Plagiarism in Google Docs How to Fix It When Spell Check Is Not Working in Word How to Mark All Messages as Read Quickly in Mozilla Thunderbird How to Stop Adobe Reader From Opening PDFs in the Browser How to Find Your Mozilla Thunderbird Profile Directory Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies