Today, Google released a new version of the Google Toolbar (available for download at ). This free browser tool now checks spelling, enables users to translate English text into 8 other languages.

The Google Toolbar in French is part of Google's ongoing commitment to providing users around the world with access to more information. Its launch follows the introduction of earlier this week.

• SpellCheck: Whenever users type into a web form (including web-based email, discussion forums, and intranet web applications), SpellCheck instantly reviews and suggests corrections. The AutoFix option enables users to automatically check and correct all the text they're entering with one click.
• WordTranslator: This feature translates words from LANGUAGE web pages into one of 8 other languages. Hover the cursor over a word and Google Toolbar's WordTranslator feature displays the word in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Japanese, or Korean.

This new version of the Google Toolbar is now available in French and 8 other languages.