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How to Check the Spelling as You Type in Evolution

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Evolution includes a great spell checker, and you need not even run it "manually" to make sure no message containing spelling mistakes ever leaves your computer. Evolution can continually check the spelling as you type.

Check the Spelling as You Type in Evolution

To check the spelling as you type in Evolution:

  • Select Edit | Preferences from the menu.
  • Go to the Composer Preferences category.
  • Select the Spell Checking tab.
  • Make sure Check spelling while I type is checked.
  • Click OK.

Correct Misspellings Easily

This makes Evolution underline misspelled words. To "work" with a word that the spell checker complains about,

  • click on it with the right mouse button and
  • choose from the menu.
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