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== If you are upgrading to 3.4.x from an earlier version please read the Known Issues section in the Release Notes at http://www.openoffice.org/development/releases/3.4.1.html and follow the instructions there. If that does not solve the problem follow the procedures laid out in the rest of this FAQ. ==
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== If you are upgrading to 3.4.x from an earlier version please read the Known Issues section in the Release Notes at https://www.openoffice.org/development/releases/3.4.1.html and follow the instructions there. If that does not solve the problem follow the procedures laid out in the rest of this FAQ. ==
  
 
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* '''Tools>Options>Language Settings>Writing Aids''' and check that the '''Hunspell SpellChecker''' is ticked, otherwise when you run the spell checker it will not pick up any mistakes.
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* {{menu|Tools|Options|Language Settings|Writing Aids}} and check that the '''Hunspell SpellChecker''' is ticked, otherwise when you run the spell checker it will not pick up any mistakes.
  
  
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* '''Tools>Options>Language Settings>Languages''' and select the dictionary you want.  If the dictionary is not installed, download it from [http://extensions.services.openoffice.org/en/dictionary/ Dictionaries] or go to the OpenOffice Welcome Screen and select '''Tools>Extension Manager>Get More Extensions online'''.  Once you've downloaded the files you need, in the '''Extension Manager''' click '''Add''', find the downloaded files.  If you are doing multiple downloads select one file at a time and click '''Open'''.  On the next screen select whether it is for all users or just yourself, read and accept the licence agreement and the file will then be added to your installation.
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* {{menu|Tools|Options|Language Settings|Languages}} and select the dictionary you want.  If the dictionary is not installed, download it from [https://extensions.openoffice.org/en/dictionary/ Dictionaries] or go to the OpenOffice Welcome Screen and select {{menu|Tools|Extension Manager|Get More Extensions online}}.  Once you've downloaded the files you need, in the '''Extension Manager''' click '''Add''', find the downloaded files.  If you are doing multiple downloads, select one file at a time and click {{button|Open}}.  On the next screen select whether it is for all users or just yourself, read and accept the license agreement and the file will then be added to your installation.
  
  
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* Check '''Format>Character>Font''' tab to make sure there is the little ABC✓ check mark in front of the language (which means that the dictionary is installed). If the dictionary is not installed, download it from [http://extensions.services.openoffice.org/en/dictionary/ Dictionaries] or go to the OpenOffice Welcome Screen and select '''Tools>Extension Manager>Get More Extensions online'''.  Once you've downloaded the files you need, in the '''Extension Manager''' click '''Add''', find the downloaded files.  If you are doing multiple downloads select one file at a time and click '''Open'''. On the next screen select whether it is for all users or just yourself, read and accept the license agreement and the file will then be added to your installation.
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* Check '''Format>Character>Font''' tab to make sure there is the little ABC✓ check mark in front of the language (which means that the dictionary is installed). If the dictionary is not installed, download it from [https://extensions.openoffice.org/en/dictionary/ Dictionaries] or go to the OpenOffice Welcome Screen and select {{menu|Tools|Extension Manager|Get More Extensions online}}.  Once you've downloaded the files you need, in the '''Extension Manager''' click {{button|Add}}, find the downloaded files.  If you are doing multiple downloads, select one file at a time and click {{button|Open}}. On the next screen select whether it is for all users or just yourself, read and accept the license agreement and the file will then be added to your installation.
  
  
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* Check the Default paragraph style Font tab to make sure there is the little ABC✓ check mark in front of the language (which means that the dictionary is installed). To check open the Styles and Formatting window from ''' Format>Styles and Formatting ''' or use the F11 function key. The paragraph styles are the 1<sup>st</sup> icon at the top let of the window and should be already selected. Right click the Default entry and select modify then click the font tab. If the dictionary is not installed, download it from [http://extensions.services.openoffice.org/en/dictionary/ Dictionaries] or go to the OpenOffice Welcome Screen and select '''Tools>Extension Manager>Get More Extensions online'''. Once you've downloaded the files you need, in the '''Extension Manager''' click '''Add''', find the downloaded files. If you are doing multiple downloads select one file at a time and click '''Open'''. On the next screen select whether it is for all users or just yourself, read and accept the license agreement and the file will then be added to your installation.
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* Check the Default paragraph style Font tab to make sure there is the little ABC✓ check mark in front of the language (which means that the dictionary is installed). To check, open the Styles and Formatting window from {{menu|Format|Styles and Formatting}} or use the {{button|F11}} function key. The paragraph styles are the 1<sup>st</sup> icon at the top let of the window and should be already selected. Right-click the Default entry and select {{button|Modify}} then click the Font tab. If the dictionary is not installed, download it from [https://extensions.openoffice.org/en/dictionary/ Dictionaries] or go to the OpenOffice Welcome Screen and select {{menu|Tools|Extension Manager|Get More Extensions online}}. Once you've downloaded the files you need, in the '''Extension Manager''' click {{button|Add}}, find the downloaded files. If you are doing multiple downloads, select one file at a time and click {{button|Open}}. On the next screen select whether it is for all users or just yourself, read and accept the license agreement and the file will then be added to your installation.
  
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{{Documentation/Note| The language dictionary could be setup differently in each paragraph and character style. You will need to check the ones you have used individually.}}  
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{{Note| The language dictionary could be setup differently in each paragraph and character style. You will need to check the ones you have used individually.}}  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:52, 8 September 2021


My spell-checker does not seem to work?



If you are upgrading to 3.4.x from an earlier version please read the Known Issues section in the Release Notes at https://www.openoffice.org/development/releases/3.4.1.html and follow the instructions there. If that does not solve the problem follow the procedures laid out in the rest of this FAQ.

There are several options to check:


  • Tools → Options → Language Settings → Writing Aids and check that the Hunspell SpellChecker is ticked, otherwise when you run the spell checker it will not pick up any mistakes.


  • Tools → Options → Language Settings → Languages and select the dictionary you want. If the dictionary is not installed, download it from Dictionaries or go to the OpenOffice Welcome Screen and select Tools → Extension Manager → Get More Extensions online. Once you've downloaded the files you need, in the Extension Manager click Add, find the downloaded files. If you are doing multiple downloads, select one file at a time and click  Open . On the next screen select whether it is for all users or just yourself, read and accept the license agreement and the file will then be added to your installation.


  • Check Format>Character>Font tab to make sure there is the little ABC✓ check mark in front of the language (which means that the dictionary is installed). If the dictionary is not installed, download it from Dictionaries or go to the OpenOffice Welcome Screen and select Tools → Extension Manager → Get More Extensions online. Once you've downloaded the files you need, in the Extension Manager click  Add , find the downloaded files. If you are doing multiple downloads, select one file at a time and click  Open . On the next screen select whether it is for all users or just yourself, read and accept the license agreement and the file will then be added to your installation.


  • Check the Default paragraph style Font tab to make sure there is the little ABC✓ check mark in front of the language (which means that the dictionary is installed). To check, open the Styles and Formatting window from Format → Styles and Formatting or use the  F11  function key. The paragraph styles are the 1st icon at the top let of the window and should be already selected. Right-click the Default entry and select  Modify  then click the Font tab. If the dictionary is not installed, download it from Dictionaries or go to the OpenOffice Welcome Screen and select Tools → Extension Manager → Get More Extensions online. Once you've downloaded the files you need, in the Extension Manager click  Add , find the downloaded files. If you are doing multiple downloads, select one file at a time and click  Open . On the next screen select whether it is for all users or just yourself, read and accept the license agreement and the file will then be added to your installation.
Documentation note.png The language dictionary could be setup differently in each paragraph and character style. You will need to check the ones you have used individually.


Clairedwood 17:10, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

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