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I researched this a while ago and can't remember how to do it. I want to be able to prevent Firefox from running it's spell-checking functionality on certain input fields from within the page. I know it's possible but can't remember how to set it up.
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Chosen solutionThe spelling checker is enabled if [X] "Check Spelling" in the right-click context menu has a checkmark. You can enable or disable spell checking globally: Options/Preferences -> General: Language and Appearance: "Check your spelling as you type"
You can enable or disable spell checking globally: Options/Preferences -> General: Browsing: "Check my spelling as I type"
To avoid that distraction, you can turn spell check off, then check spelling manually when you're done writing. Here's how. Click File > Options > Proofing, clear the Check spelling as you type box, and click OK. To turn spell check back on, repeat the process and select the Check spelling as you type box.
Talk about having a big "duh" moment! I found the answer after some trial & error:
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