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These commands install both the spellchecker and the grammarchecker as plugins integrated in LibreOffice.
Commands on ubuntu:
Set up Linux as described in the Linux getting started guide.
Install LibreOffice and speller files:
sudo apt install \
libreoffice \
libreoffice-divvun \
libvoikko1 \
giella-sme-speller \
giella-sma-speller \
giella-smj-speller # add more or other languages
Other Linux distros exchange the “apt install” part with whatever applies to them.
Activate the Divvun gramcheck/speller plugin:
Install requirements:
sudo apt install libreoffice-voikko libvoikko-dev
Compile the spellcheckers you need:
cd lang-sma
./configure --enable-spellers
make
and copy them to the correct folder
lang-sma$ cp tools/spellcheckers/sma.zhfst ~/.voikko/3/
Activate them in Libreoffice in Tools > Options > Language Settings > Writing Aids by clicking on Edit next to Available Language Modules, choosing the language(s) you want and making sure “Spellchecker (Voikko)” is prioritized.