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Switching dictionaries not working
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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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.
- Help -> Troubleshooting Information -> Profile Directory:
Windows: Show Folder; Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder - http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
The dictionary is added in
about:addons -> Languages
I attach screenshot.
I didn't find the word "Dictionaries" in about:addons.
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.
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Note that language packs add translated string values and do not include the dictionary.
You can look here for dictionaries: