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Dictionary Fix
Dictionary Fix is an extension for Thunderbird 2. It fixes some problems with spelling dictionaries.
For general information about spelling dictionaries in Thunderbird 2, see the mozillaZine Knowledge Base: Dictionaries In particular, if the Dictionary Fix extension does not fix the problem that you have, then read the Troubleshooting section there.
The Dictionary Fix project is a subproject of Journal.
Installing Dictionary Fix
To use Dictionary Fix, you must have Thunderbird 2.0.0.0 or a later release.
Install Dictionary Fix in any of the normal ways that you install an extension.
If you use Thunderbird in a shared or multi-user installation, then you must install and use Dictionary Fix as a user with write-access to Thunderbird's installation directory.
Installation Example
For example, in Thunderbird choose Tools – Add-ons from the menu bar. Drag the link below and drop it in Thunderbird's Add-ons window.
Wait for the download, and allow the installation to proceed.
Restart Thunderbird.
Download
Here is the download link. Do not click this link. Instead, drag it and drop it in Thunderbird's Add-ons window, or save the file to install later:
Note: Dictionary Fix version numbers have no relationship to Thunderbird version numbers.
Using Dictionary Fix
Dictionary Fix automatically checks your spelling dictionary setup, and fixes it if necessary.
You might need to install a spelling dictionary. You can do this in any of the usual ways, which are described here: Dictionaries In addition, you can use Dictionary Fix to install spelling dictionaries.
Once your spelling dictionaries are working, you do not need Dictionary Fix any more. Uninstall it.
Installing dictionaries
You can use Dictionary Fix to install a spelling dictionary from any XPI or ZIP package that contains a dictionary in MySpell format. Suitable dictionaries include those for Thunderbird 2 and Firefox 2, older dictionaries for Thunderbird 1, and older OpenOffice dictionaries.
Dictionary Fix can install dictionary packages that Thunderbird itself cannot install.
Notes:
- If you use a shared or multi-user installation of Thunderbird, then you must have write access to Thunderbird's installation directory to use this method.
- If you use more than one Thunderbird profile, then this method makes the spelling dictionary available in all your profiles.
- You cannot use newer OpenOffice dictionaries in Thunderbird, because they are in a different format (HunSpell).
To install a spelling dictionary:
- Download the dictionary package to your computer. (Remember where you put it!)
- Choose Tools – Install Dictionary...
- Specify the dictionary package that you downloaded.
Uninstalling Dictionary Fix
Uninstall Dictionary Fix when your spelling dictionaries are working.
To uninstall Dictionary Fix, return to the Add-ons window. Select Dictionary Fix and press the Uninstall button. Close and restart Thunderbird.
Feedback
For questions or comments about Dictionary Fix, please use this thread in the mozillaZine Extension/Theme Releases forum: Dictionary Fix extension