Go to 'tools > options > language settings' and check to make sure that the language that you have set 'for all documents' has an icon on the left of it. If it does, that means that you have the appropriate dictionary installed. If it does, then check the 'autocorrect' box (below).
If it doesn't (and I'm guessing that this is your problem since English (Canada) is not installed by default) you need to install the appropriate dictionary. To do this follow the instructions after selecting "file > wizards > install new dictionaries"... Once installed, check to make sure that the drop down box at the top of the dialog presented after selecting 'tools > autocorrect' shows the language of the dictionary that you want to use and you should be right on track... I know it seems a little fiddly to start with but once sorted its all good... If it doesn't work, reply to the list with specifics. /paul On 12/12/05, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry, I wrote it in haste. > > XP is the OS. > > When I first installed it it worked fine. But I started messing with the > languages (Canadian Eng) and that's when I think it stopped working. I > noticed that the spell checker (when I press F7) panel has no language > setting on the drop-down list. It is blocked by a Yes/No box, which if > yes/no is clicked, makes the spell check panel exit. So, I can't select a > dictionary for it to reference. I have tried to go to the language control > panel to reset the language to US En dictionary but that doesn't work. > > I tried running the repair software but that didn't work. I tried > un-installing and that didn't work. > > I think he problem is, once you select a new language something goes bad. > > > Mike > > > > > Paul wrote: > There could be numerous reasons, but with the amount of information supplied > its hard to say. What does 'not work' mean? What platform are you on? > What dictionaries do you have installed? What language have you set for your > documents? Little more information will assist us all... /paul On > 12/12/05, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I installed OpenOffice 2.0 yesterday and was impressed with its look > and fell. But, today, the spell checker does not work in any way. Anyone > know > why? Mike --------------------------------------------------------------------- To > unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For > additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
