How do I enable spell checking in my browser?
Here you can learn how to enable the spell checker for your browser. This will allow you to detect and correct spelling errors in the text field. The function is explained for Microsoft Edge, Firefox and Google Chrome.
Click on the menu in the browser. Those are the 3 dots in the upper right corner.
Click there on "Extensions". Here you can see which extensions are already installed.
To install the Spell Checker extension, click on "Get extensions for Microsoft Edge".
Search for "spell checker" at the top left of the box.
We recommend the LanguageTool extension. Now click on "Get".
A small window will appear. Click there on "Add extension".
It takes a few seconds until the extension is downloaded.
Now you agree that LanguageTool can check your texts. Now the extension is installed.
Under Extensions you can see if the spell checker is activated. There you can also deactivate it.
If you misspell a word in your text field, it will be displayed and you can correct it.
Click on the menu in the upper right corner of the browser and then on "Add-ons".
Search for "spell checker" in the box at the top. The LanguageTool extension is recommended.
Now click on "Add to Firefox".
A small window appears. Click there on "Add".
It takes a few seconds until the extension is downloaded.
Agree that LanguageTool can check your texts. Now the extension is installed.
In your add-ons management you can see if the spell checker is activated. There you can also deactivate it.
If you misspell a word in your text field, it will be shown to you and you can improve it. If you click on the word, you will see the alternatives.
Click on the menu in the upper right corner of the browser.
Click on "More tools" and "Extensions". Here you can see which extensions are already installed.
To get to the store, click on the menu in the top left corner.
At the bottom you will find the Chrome Web Store.
Here you can search for "spell checker" in the top left box.
There you will find the LanguageTool extension.
Now click "Add to Chrome".
A small window will appear. Click at "Add extension".
It takes a few seconds until the extension is downloaded.
Agree that LanguageTool is allowed to check your texts. Now the extension is installed.
Under Extensions you can see if the spell checker is activated. There you can also deactivate it.
If you misspell a word in your text field, it will be shown to you and you can correct it.
Microsoft Edge:
Click on the menu in the browser. Those are the 3 dots in the upper right corner.
Click there on "Extensions". Here you can see which extensions are already installed.
To install the Spell Checker extension, click on "Get extensions for Microsoft Edge".
Search for "spell checker" at the top left of the box.
We recommend the LanguageTool extension. Now click on "Get".
A small window will appear. Click there on "Add extension".
It takes a few seconds until the extension is downloaded.
Now you agree that LanguageTool can check your texts. Now the extension is installed.
Under Extensions you can see if the spell checker is activated. There you can also deactivate it.
If you misspell a word in your text field, it will be displayed and you can correct it.
Firefox:
Click on the menu in the upper right corner of the browser and then on "Add-ons".
Search for "spell checker" in the box at the top. The LanguageTool extension is recommended.
Now click on "Add to Firefox".
A small window appears. Click there on "Add".
It takes a few seconds until the extension is downloaded.
Agree that LanguageTool can check your texts. Now the extension is installed.
In your add-ons management you can see if the spell checker is activated. There you can also deactivate it.
If you misspell a word in your text field, it will be shown to you and you can improve it. If you click on the word, you will see the alternatives.
Google Chrome:
Click on the menu in the upper right corner of the browser.
Click on "More tools" and "Extensions". Here you can see which extensions are already installed.
To get to the store, click on the menu in the top left corner.
At the bottom you will find the Chrome Web Store.
Here you can search for "spell checker" in the top left box.
There you will find the LanguageTool extension.
Now click "Add to Chrome".
A small window will appear. Click at "Add extension".
It takes a few seconds until the extension is downloaded.
Agree that LanguageTool is allowed to check your texts. Now the extension is installed.
Under Extensions you can see if the spell checker is activated. There you can also deactivate it.
If you misspell a word in your text field, it will be shown to you and you can correct it.
Updated on: 10/02/2024
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