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    Old 03-01-2012, 08:05 AM
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    I have tried using my spell check on my computer and it just makes the message disappear. I tried the spell check on the message and the first time it said I had to download something so I did. Now it does nothing. What am I missing ?
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    Old 03-01-2012, 09:25 AM
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    FireFox has a built-in spell checker. no need to install anything else.
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    Old 03-01-2012, 11:52 AM
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    Originally Posted by PatriceJ
    FireFox has a built-in spell checker. no need to install anything else.
    I don't use FireFox.
    I have google, and yahoo. My spell check on google just makes the whole thing disappear even the little bar,over There > that makes the message move up and down.
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    Old 03-01-2012, 12:15 PM
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    i recommend you switch to firefox.
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    So what I am understanding is if I don't switch to Firefox spell check is not going to work on this forum.
    I happen to be very comfortable with what I have . I have had Firefox before and was not all that happy with it. But thanks anyway.
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    Old 03-01-2012, 12:38 PM
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    whether or not a spell-checker built into different software will work at our site has nothing whatsoever to do with our site.

    i suggested FireFox because that's what i use and i didn't need to install anything extra in order for its spell checker to work ... regardless of which site i happen to be on.

    there's no rule that says you must switch. it was just a suggestion based on the fact that what you are using does not work.
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    Old 03-01-2012, 12:46 PM
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    but Patrice. I am talking also about the spell check that is on this site. Right above where all the little icons are. IF I could get that to work I would be happy. I guess I wasn't clear enough in my first post.
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    well, that's a good one on me.

    i don't see a spell-checker icon in my editor - even when i Go Advanced.

    soooooo ... that must be the result of the "something" you downloaded?

    my habit in cases like that is to immediately uninstall any "something" i install that doesn't work - especially if it creates a mess within programs that did work before. i take risks with my quilts but never with my computer. too much money at stake, and i am so cheap my skates won't roll. LOL

    maybe somebody else will come along who is familiar with your "something" and can provide some tips. i will keep my fingers crossed for you.
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    Old 03-01-2012, 01:27 PM
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    How odd.As you can see in the picture its there. That little icon was there before and when I clicked on it was when it said to download. I will go into my programs and see if I can find it and get rid of the program . HMMM

    I keep getting lines from my screen but I think you can see it.
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    Ok went in and the only program I didn't recognize was iespell. So I took it off. Then I came here and clicked on the little abc icon again and this is what came up. so at least now I know I'm not crazy. lol
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