OpenOffice spell check
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OpenOffice spell check
My Spell Check is not working in Apache OpenOffice. Spell Check functions correctly in other programmes such as writing emails in OutLook.
Activating Spelling whilst writing this in OpenOffice Writer shows -
Text language shows: ABC(tick) English UK.
Suggestions for the first word of this text (My) are: Mac, BMP, MCs.
This problem started about a month ago, about the same time as Windows 10 updated & OpenOffice updated.
Most of this text in OpenOffice is underlined with wavy red.
What is going wrong & how do I get Spell Check working again?
Activating Spelling whilst writing this in OpenOffice Writer shows -
Text language shows: ABC(tick) English UK.
Suggestions for the first word of this text (My) are: Mac, BMP, MCs.
This problem started about a month ago, about the same time as Windows 10 updated & OpenOffice updated.
Most of this text in OpenOffice is underlined with wavy red.
What is going wrong & how do I get Spell Check working again?
Window 10
OpenOffice v4.1.3
OpenOffice v4.1.3
Re: OpenOffice spell check
Start with this topic which is found at the very top of the Writer section of the forum.
Cheers
David
OS - Slackware 15 64 bit
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15
LibreOffice 24.2.1.2; SlackBuild for 24.2.1 by Eric Hameleers
David
OS - Slackware 15 64 bit
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15
LibreOffice 24.2.1.2; SlackBuild for 24.2.1 by Eric Hameleers
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Re: OpenOffice spell check
Clicked on 'this topic' link & followed script for 'Spell checker "red wriggly lines" - beta test fix'.
Good - Wriggly red lines have gone.
Bad - incorrectly spelt words are not highlighted with wiggly red lines.
What should I do now?
Good - Wriggly red lines have gone.
Bad - incorrectly spelt words are not highlighted with wiggly red lines.
What should I do now?
Window 10
OpenOffice v4.1.3
OpenOffice v4.1.3
Re: OpenOffice spell check
Please upload your ODF type sample document here (to check the settings in your document).What should I do now?
Tibor Kovacs, Hungary; LO7.5.8 /Win7-10 x64Prof.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
Re: OpenOffice spell check
You might try reading the manual where you will discover what happens if you click this "red wriggly lines" icon. You may even be able to guess what it does.dickofcoverack wrote:What should I do now?
You will find much useful information in the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials, the up to date Writer guide and the Writer Manual. When a pop-up window opens, click the Help button for extensive help on that function - it is often more comprehensive than the manual.
Also, please always search the forum before posting a query as the same questions (like your question about spell check) get asked and answered again and again and again and again ...
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LO 6.4.4.2, Windows 10 Home 64 bit
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
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Re: OpenOffice spell check
Thanks for the suggestion.
Due to my ignorance (this is the first forum I have ever used), how do I upload a document?
By ODF type sample document I assume you mean any ODF document I have generated.
Due to my ignorance (this is the first forum I have ever used), how do I upload a document?
By ODF type sample document I assume you mean any ODF document I have generated.
Window 10
OpenOffice v4.1.3
OpenOffice v4.1.3
Re: OpenOffice spell check
What happened when you clicked the icon with the red wriggly lines?
LO 6.4.4.2, Windows 10 Home 64 bit
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.
Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
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Re: OpenOffice spell check
USe the Post Reply button (but not the Quick Reply). You will found the "Upload attachment" TAb under the post edit box.how do I upload a document?
The max. file size is 128KiB in this forum, but you can share the larger files on a free file sharing service like the Google drive: put the link into your answer.
Tibor Kovacs, Hungary; LO7.5.8 /Win7-10 x64Prof.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
Re: OpenOffice spell check
I hope, you use the native, International Standard ODF fileformats. (.odt, .ods, .odg, ...)By ODF type sample document I assume you mean any ODF document I have generated.
Tibor Kovacs, Hungary; LO7.5.8 /Win7-10 x64Prof.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
Re: OpenOffice spell check
The Reply and Quote windows will have an Upload tab at the bottom of the window. The Quick Reply window does not. The forum will accept a file up to 128K. For anything larger, you should upload the file to a file hosting service such as Mediafire or DropBox and post the link heredickofcoverack wrote:Thanks for the suggestion.
Due to my ignorance (this is the first forum I have ever used), how do I upload a document?
Yes.By ODF type sample document I assume you mean any ODF document I have generated.
BTW, welcome to the forum.
LibreOffice 7.3.7. 2; Ubuntu 22.04
Re: OpenOffice spell check
Perhaps, in the same 'this topic' link, have a look at the suggestions in [Troubleshooting] Spell check in OpenOffice.dickofcoverack wrote:Clicked on 'this topic' link & followed script for 'Spell checker "red wriggly lines" - beta test fix'.
Good - Wriggly red lines have gone.
Bad - incorrectly spelt words are not highlighted with wiggly red lines.
What should I do now?
Cheers
David
OS - Slackware 15 64 bit
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15
LibreOffice 24.2.1.2; SlackBuild for 24.2.1 by Eric Hameleers
David
OS - Slackware 15 64 bit
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15
LibreOffice 24.2.1.2; SlackBuild for 24.2.1 by Eric Hameleers
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Re: OpenOffice spell check
Your document works in my LibreOffice 5.3.6 and the portable AOO 4.1.3.
Tibor Kovacs, Hungary; LO7.5.8 /Win7-10 x64Prof.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
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Re: OpenOffice spell check
Ahh! That's the problem. It works on your system, not on mine.
Another thing I have just noticed.
In Tools>language 'thesaurus' is greyed out. Is that significant?
I have to go now but I will look for your advice much later.
Another thing I have just noticed.
In Tools>language 'thesaurus' is greyed out. Is that significant?
I have to go now but I will look for your advice much later.
Window 10
OpenOffice v4.1.3
OpenOffice v4.1.3
Re: OpenOffice spell check
But this tells us the problem is with your system and not a file problem so we have eleminated many, many, possible sources of the problem already.dickofcoverack wrote:Ahh! That's the problem. It works on your system, not on mine.
I'd suggest having a look at Spell Check Not Working. The most likely cure is to reset the user profile.
I would doubt it.Another thing I have just noticed.
In Tools>language 'thesaurus' is greyed out. Is that significant?
I have to go now but I will look for your advice much later.
LibreOffice 7.3.7. 2; Ubuntu 22.04
Re: OpenOffice spell check
My attached picture gives you more information about the details.Ahh! That's the problem. It works on your system, not on mine.
The Existing language name on Font TAB of the paragraph style settings means: A specific (existing) language is choosen for the paragraph. (There was such error in this forum: ANY language was not selected)
The little "ABC" icons before the language name on Font TAB of the paragraph style settings means: the Language tools (the spell chek tool, and the dictionary) for the selected language are installed and they work. If it not apperared in your AOO software, then the language pack is not installed, or damaged.
Tibor Kovacs, Hungary; LO7.5.8 /Win7-10 x64Prof.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.
PortableApps/winPenPack: LO3.3.0-7.6.2;AOO4.1.14
Please, edit the initial post in the topic: add the word [Solved] at the beginning of the subject line - if your problem has been solved.