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Learn how to create and use Hunspell-compatible dictionaries in Vale.
Hunspell is a spell-checking engine known for its flexibility and support for complex morphological rules. It powers spell-checking in popular applications like LibreOffice, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.
Vale uses Hunspell-compatible dictionaries to power its own spell-checking features. This guide will discuss the basics of creating and using these dictionaries.
How does Hunspell work?
The best resource for learning about Hunspell are the official man pages. There’s also a well-documented Python port of the library called spylls.
Where can I find Hunspell dictionaries?
Firefox and OpenOffice also provide Language Packs that include Hunspell dictionaries.
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