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 == Dictionaries  ==
-A dictionary is used by Firefox for the built-in spellchecker. Firefox supports multiple dictionaries. A dictionary on AMO will be a .xpi file.
+A dictionary is used by Firefox for the built-in spellchecker, and it supports multiple dictionaries. Dictionaries are .xpi files.
-*Multiple dictionaries for a single locale are fine as long as they both provide value.
+Multiple dictionaries for a single locale are fine as long as they all provide value. See for example the multiple French dictionaries available.
-*A dictionary's "target locale" must be set correctly (editable via the developer tools on AMO).<br>
+One way to test dictionaries is to find the corresponding locale Wikipedia and then open a page for editing. This will give you a good idea of the words that the dictionary includes or doesn't include. You can also type a little and see the word suggestions it gives you. They should generally be approved, unless something is really wrong with the add-on.
 If an author wants a dictionary to be featured in the main [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browse/type:3 dictionaries page] at AMO, they should contact the mailing list. Admin editors will review the add-on and add the add-on to the list if appropriate.