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7. That IS the name of that country.

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 05:48 PM

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I lived there for 15 months. I was stationed there while in the USAF. That's how it's spelled.

Why not follow the lead of the country itself.

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For Microsoft, the only way to spell "turkey" the bird is Türkiye [View all] muriel_volestrangler Friday OP

Has it been reporting what I've typed into Notepad? 2naSalit Friday #1

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Thanks for the info Attilatheblond Friday #12

That IS the name of that country. MineralMan Friday #7

Because he's talking about the bird Retrograde Friday #9

I can't replicate this in Notepad on my computer EdmondDantes_ Friday #8

Could be a British English v. American English dictionary thing muriel_volestrangler Friday #10