Thunderbird 65 and Languages

Thunderbird Beta
#1

Hi All,

Seems that Thunderbird 65 greys out the “Language:” option. (Under
Composition\spelling)
I have had to revert back to 60 or I cannot have any spell checking of
any sort.

otherwise loved it!

Thanks

Tim

#2

See the release notes re dictionaries. We’re supposed to use WebExtension dictionaries in 65b.

#3

Yes, I have read the release notes and the web Extension Dictionnaries note, but nowhere the “how to”. If I have to spend hours trying to figure out how it works, what addon is for the beta or not, then guys there is a problem.
I really think to get out of Thunderbird, every new release something is screwed up. I don’t get it that we cannot even add signatures in the beta version, now the spell check, other languages… anyway

#4

Download the dictionaries from this page (look for webext in the version number). Right-click the Add to Firefox button, Save Link as…, download the xpi and install in TB like any other add-on.

#5

Thanks a lot. This was nice of you and it worked right away.

#6

Betas are not consumer grade, and therefor not “releases” for the general public - ever.

You might reconsider using beta, because it’s likely going to get worse before it gets better.