Email, Messaging, & Video Calls > Email How to Spell Check Yahoo Mail Messages Using your browser is a good workaround By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 26, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail What to Know Firefox: Go to Menu > Options > General and select Check your spelling as you type to activate spell check.Google Chrome: Go to Menu > Settings > Advanced > Languages and turn on Spell Check.Safari: Go to Edit > Spelling and Grammar and choose Check Spelling While Typing or Check Grammar With Spelling. This article explains how to spell check Yahoo Mail messages in Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Activate Spell Check in Firefox In order for Firefox to spell check your Yahoo Mail emails, you must activate the feature in the Firefox options. It's a simple process, and you only have to do it once. Select the Firefox menu in the upper-right corner, then choose Options. Make sure the General tab is highlighted. Select the Check your spelling as you type check box under the Language heading in the Language and Appearance section. The change is saved automatically. Activate Spell Check in Google Chrome The spelling setup in Chrome is similar to the one in Firefox. Go to the Menu icon in the upper-right corner of the Chrome browser and select Settings. Scroll to the bottom of the Settings screen and select Advanced. In the Languages section, turn on the Spell check toggle. The changes are saved automatically. Activate Spell Check in Safari Safari's spelling setup is handled from the Safari Edit menu on the menu bar. Go to Edit on the Safari menu bar and select Spelling and Grammar. If you don't see Edit as an option, select the Settings gear in the upper-right corner and choose Show Menu Bar. Select Check Spelling While Typing. Optionally, select Check Grammar With Spelling. Can You Spell Check Yahoo Mail Messages? Yahoo Mail doesn't include a spell checker. However, web browsers like Firefox, Chrome, and Safari, have built-in spell checkers that check for errors as you type. When an error is found, the browser displays a red line beneath the problem word. To fix the spelling, right-click the word and choose the correct spelling from the suggestions offered by the browser. Because the method for setting up automatic spell checking is different for each web browser, follow the instructions for the browser you use with Yahoo Mail. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit