Practical Tips in plain language — how to use your Mac, iPad, iPhone or iPod.

spelling

Teach the built-in Dictionary to Learn or Forget words.

Choose the language the spellcheck dictionary uses.

Set the appropriate Language in the System Preferences or you may find your Mac constantly telling you your spelling isn’t up to much.

In the old days each piece of software had its own spellcheck. Cocoa applications can all share the same dictionary.

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