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Can I get UK English as default not US?
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Sep 22, 2007, 12:03 PM
 
I am prompted for correct spelling in Safari and Text Edit etc, when spelling in UK English. The word "colour" being an obvious example. Can I set UK English as default? When I use MS Word it seems OK but not when using other Mac apps. I have checked International preferences and English is at the top but does not give an option to categorise to a region i.e. UK English
     
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Sep 22, 2007, 12:11 PM
 
System preferences - > International -> Languages.
     
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Sep 22, 2007, 12:14 PM
 
Then choose 'edit list' and scroll until you see British English.
     
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Sep 22, 2007, 06:11 PM
 
Thanks - I never knew this.
     
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Sep 22, 2007, 06:19 PM
 
Thanks also... that has been plaguing my MacXperience for months!!!!
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Sep 23, 2007, 08:08 AM
 
All OK now thanks.
     
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Sep 23, 2007, 03:09 PM
 
It would help if you knew how to spell right in the first place!
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