Blackberry 8980 Correct spelling quickly while you type, Change options for checking spelling

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Correct spelling quickly while you type

By default, your BlackBerry® device underlines words that it does not recognize.

1.Place the cursor in the underlined word.

2.Click the trackpad.

3.Perform one of the following actions:

•To replace the misspelled word with a suggested spelling, click a word in the list that appears.

•To close the list without selecting a word, press the Escape key.

•To ignore all instances of the same spelling error, press the Menu key. Click Ignore All.

Check spelling automatically before sending email messages

1.On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.

2.Click Spell Check.

3.Select the Spell Check Email Before Sending option.

4.Press the Menu key.

5.Click Save.

Change options for checking spelling

You can change the type and length of words that the spelling checker includes when checking spelling.

1.On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.

2.Click Spell Check.

3.Change one or more options.

4.Press the Menu key.

5.Click Save.

Add a word to the custom dictionary

1.On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.

2.Click Spell Check.

3.Click Custom Dictionary.

4.Press the Menu key.

5.Click New.

6.Type a word or letter combination.

7.Press the Enter key.

8.Press the Menu key.

9.Click Save.

Change a word in the custom dictionary

1.On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.

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