On Monday 14 May 2007, + James Elliott wrote: > [ MODERATED ] *********************** > I just installed OOo latest version (2.2) and have lost all spell checking > functions. > > I previously had version 2.0.4 and after installing version 2.2, I copied > my Australian Dictionary files from 2.0.4 to 2.2 and made sure that > English(Australian) was selected for both the spell checker and the default > language, but when I deliberately type a mistake in Writer the "check as > you go" function does not underline it and if I spell check the whole page > the spell checker does not pick up any errors. > > I have been updating my OOo regularly since version 1.0, and copying my > Australian dictionary across each time - any ideas on what went wrong this > time?
As you are not subscribed you may not have seen that: On Tuesday 15 May 2007, Kelvin Eldridge wrote: > > You can get the latest dictionary files from > www.dictionary.JustLocal.com.au. > > However the only issue I see with your approach is the Thesaurus which > changed at one stage. The dictionary files should not be an issue. > (There are later versions but the format is the same.) > > I don't know what your problem is, but you may wish to try the following. > > Check the language being used by selecting Format -> Character. It > should be Australian. > > Start a new document and see if spell checking works. Use File -> New to > start the document. > > OpenOffice.og 2.2 under Windows XP with the Australian English > dictionary files I produce is working fine for me. > > Maybe one of the above may help provide a clue. Please reply to [email protected] only. -- CPH : openoffice.org contributor Maybe your question has been answered already? http://user-faq.openoffice.org/#FAQ --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
