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Fix several typos in docs/configuration/language-settings.md #5027

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8 changes: 4 additions & 4 deletions docs/configuration/language-settings.md
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## LanguageSettings

The Language Settings allow configuration to be based upon the programming language and/or the e.
There are two selector fields `locale` and `languageId`.
The Language Settings allow configuration to be based upon the programming language and/or the locale.
There are two selector fields: `locale` and `languageId`.

- `languageId` defines which programming languages to match against.
A value of `"python,javascript"` will match against _python_ and _javascript_ files. To match against ALL programming languages,
use `"*"`.
- `locale` defines which spoken languages to match against. A value of `"en-GB,nl"` will match against British English or Dutch.
A value of `"*"` will match all spoken languages.
- Most configuration values allowed in a `cspell.json` file can be define or redefine within the `languageSettings`.
- Most configuration values allowed in a `cspell.json` file can be defined or redefined within the `languageSettings`.

```javascript
"languageSettings": [
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],
// List of dictionaries to enable by name in `dictionaryDefinitions`
"dictionaries": ["cpp"],
// Dictionary definitions can also be supplied here. They are only used iff "languageId" and "locale" match.
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It makes sense to change, iff to if. It is a bit of programming jargon that means "If and Only If". But it is not needed in this context.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iff

// Dictionary definitions can also be supplied here. They are only used if "languageId" and "locale" match.
"dictionaryDefinitions": []
}
]
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