Brazilian Portuguese Dictionary (Former Spelling)

The same spellchecker shipped with the Brazilian version of Firefox, just using the former spelling (valid until January 1st 2016).

Brazilian Portuguese Dictionary (Former Spelling) - Firefox Add-on

The 'Brazilian Portuguese Dictionary (Former Spelling)' is a Firefox add-on enabling users to utilize a spellchecker that refers to the former Brazilian Portuguese spelling. This version of the spellchecker mirrors the one that is currently incorporated with the Brazilian version of Firefox, with the only difference being its reliance on the spelling that was valid until January 1st, 2016. A version of the spellchecker following the current spelling is also available for download.

Add-on stats

By: jhltmnn
Rating: 4.21
(19)
Version: 123.2024.16.151 (Last updated: 2024-01-24)
Creation date: 2013-07-01
Weekly download count: 61
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 193.84K

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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

The same spellchecker shipped with the Brazilian version of Firefox, just using the former spelling. Also available the spellchecker for the current spelling.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Nouns present
  • Excellent
  • Very good
  • Good
Cons
  • Does not work correctly
  • Denominated 'Old Spelling' is incorrect
  • Some nouns are missing
Most mentioned
  • Old Spelling
  • Quality of functionality
User reviews
Muito bom para quem considera a nova reforma ortográfica um erro colossal para a nossa língua portuguesa, e só o Firefox, diferente dos outros navegadores, fornece um dicionário que segue a Acordo Ortográfico de 1990.
by Diego, 2024-11-29

by Jorge Riguette, 2023-07-15
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Brazilian Portuguese Dictionary (Former Spelling) does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Brazilian Portuguese Dictionary (Former Spelling) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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