April 9, 2008, 11:08 AM | #1 |
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Spell check
Please, please, please, can someone on staff make spell check instant so that a post is automatically checked prior to posting? I too suffer from spelling issues from time to time, however, I realize it. I use the spell check prior to posting. So dat nobudy c's posts like dis frum me.
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April 9, 2008, 11:16 AM | #2 |
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Here is a solution I keep mentioning every time this subject comes up. If you download the Firefox browser from the Mozilla website, it has a built in spell check. Whenever you type in a text box such as the one we post our threads in, you will see a red line under any word which is not recognized by the browser. It is similar to how MS Word places a line under each word which is not found in its dictionary.
Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with Mozilla. I just like their browser better than IE. Fly
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Instant spell checking is a browser function. Firefox is excellent at it. IE has IeSpell imbedded which isn't instant, but is a good spell checker. |
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April 9, 2008, 01:11 PM | #4 |
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Okay !!
Here is what I do. When I see a word that might be misspelled and before I post, I go to my favorite's list and look in this site. Even if I do misspell, this site will help you by giving you suggestions. I did the search now and it only took about five seconds. Good luck !! http://www.merriam-webster.com/ |
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Trust me, I feel your pain! But, you become numb to it after eight or nine years.
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April 10, 2008, 05:03 AM | #8 |
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If'n yas dun't no how ta spell a word just google it. Sum uf us iz beyond hope tho.
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April 14, 2008, 11:19 AM | #9 |
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Spell checker
We need a way of checking spelling when we want to post. My spelling stinks, and my typos are even worst worse.
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April 14, 2008, 11:44 AM | #10 |
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download and install iespell.
After you install you will need to close IE and reopen. After that just type what you want, highlight text to check, right click and choose iespell from list. |
April 14, 2008, 07:30 PM | #11 |
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" The spell check on this site works well."
" The spell check on this site works well."
What spell checker are you refering to? You can always type in word, run the spell check and cut and past into the post window. I was looking for something more direct like when you hit preview post the system would run a spell check and ask you if you wanted to correct.
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April 14, 2008, 09:05 PM | #13 |
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Has anyone tried Firefox like I suggested above? I don't understand why anyone would want software that required you to "cut and paste" or "right click and select...". Why not just use a browser that shows you the misspelled words as you type? Other than correcting your spelling errors, there's no extra work required.
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April 14, 2008, 09:31 PM | #14 |
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My puter still has problems from Firefox. Biggest mistake I ever made was downloading that crap.
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April 14, 2008, 11:38 PM | #16 |
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A Spell Checker will not solve anything or fix redneck ebonics, there is no cure for stupid.
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April 14, 2008, 11:44 PM | #17 |
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Spell check???
I dont need no freekin spell check!...... BTW where is it on TFL? tom |
April 15, 2008, 09:25 AM | #18 |
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IeSpell I got it
I downloaded the ieSpell freeware and it appears to be just the ticket i was looking for. Thanks for the suggestion. I appreciate it!
And whoom are you calling a Red Neck? Just cause my grammer ain't like yours doesn't mean I can't shoot straight which is what I thought this forum was all about, not a snob spot for requited english majors. Just kidding no response necessary, I'll just look an my Diploma from Notra Dome and smile, cause I gots me a speel checker, now if I could get mees a rad neck cheeker I'd bee good. Piece Out: and no i did not use the speal cheecker on this one-cause--
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