Spell check

Johnc · April 9, 2008, 11:08 AM

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.

All doze in favur please aknowludge.

OnTheFly · April 9, 2008, 11:16 AM

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

**Mal H** · April 9, 2008, 12:32 PM

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can someone on staff make spell check instant ...

Can you imagine what kind of net traffic that would cause? Type a word, send it to TFL for checking.

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.

Pahoo · April 9, 2008, 01:11 PM

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/

Johnc · April 9, 2008, 02:02 PM

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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 !!

The spell check on this site works well. The only problem is that few use it. IMHO no other outside spell check is necessary. People just need to use the one here. I was just looking for a way to "automate" the function so that it is done for those who fail to check before posting.

**Mal H** · April 9, 2008, 02:23 PM

Trust me, I feel your pain! But, you become numb to it after eight or nine years.

Johnc · April 9, 2008, 05:18 PM

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Trust me, I feel your pain! But, you become numb to it after eight or nine years.

Thanks, I just wonted to make shure it waznt contajeouious

Hawg · April 10, 2008, 05:03 AM

If'n yas dun't no how ta spell a word just google it. Sum uf us iz beyond hope tho.

Dusty Rivers · April 14, 2008, 11:19 AM

We need a way of checking spelling when we want to post. My spelling stinks, and my typos are even worst

worse.

tecdv · April 14, 2008, 11:44 AM

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.

Dusty Rivers · April 14, 2008, 07:30 PM

" 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.

HeroHog · April 14, 2008, 08:53 PM

+1 for iespell.

OnTheFly · April 14, 2008, 09:05 PM

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.

Fly

Hawg · April 14, 2008, 09:31 PM

My puter still has problems from Firefox. Biggest mistake I ever made was downloading that crap.

OnTheFly · April 14, 2008, 09:34 PM

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My puter still has problems from Firefox. Biggest mistake I ever made was downloading that crap.

Sorry to hear that. Just curious...what kind of problems did you experience? I've read lots of other positive comments about Firefox. They have a pretty strong following.

Fly

73-Captain · April 14, 2008, 11:38 PM

A Spell Checker will not solve anything or fix redneck ebonics, there is no cure for stupid.

tplumeri · April 14, 2008, 11:44 PM

Spell check???
I dont need no freekin spell check!......
BTW where is it on TFL?
tom

Dusty Rivers · April 15, 2008, 09:25 AM

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

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and no i did not use the speal cheecker on this one-cause--

April 9, 2008, 11:08 AM	#1
Johnc Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2006 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 566	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. All doze in favur please aknowludge. __________________ http://www.longislandfirearms.com http://www.liffreedomfund.org/

April 9, 2008, 11:16 AM	#2
OnTheFly Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 859	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 __________________ I told my wife I was scheduling a mid-life crisis. It was either a Harley or guns. Secretly, I've already decided on guns. :-) Bang... Bang... Bang...

April 14, 2008, 11:19 AM	#9
Dusty Rivers Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Posts: 235	Spell checker We need a way of checking spelling when we want to post. My spelling stinks, and my typos are even worst worse. __________________ Dusty: I'm kind of a big deal! Rob Pincus follower PDN NRA Lifetime Member, our only voice!

April 14, 2008, 07:30 PM	#11
Dusty Rivers Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Posts: 235	" 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. __________________ Dusty: I'm kind of a big deal! Rob Pincus follower PDN NRA Lifetime Member, our only voice!

April 14, 2008, 08:53 PM	#12
HeroHog Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2008 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 486	+1 for iespell. __________________ Speedy AKA: Hero Hog, Dr. Speed, "That fat, old, balding, Grey-bearded gimpy guy" *I don't have NEAR enough ammo on hand. `Nuff said.*

April 9, 2008, 01:11 PM	#4
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	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/

April 9, 2008, 02:23 PM	#6
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Trust me, I feel your pain! But, you become numb to it after eight or nine years.

April 10, 2008, 05:03 AM	#8
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	If'n yas dun't no how ta spell a word just google it. Sum uf us iz beyond hope tho.

April 14, 2008, 11:44 AM	#10
tecdv Member Join Date: August 4, 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 36	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, 09:05 PM	#13
OnTheFly Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 859	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. Fly __________________ I told my wife I was scheduling a mid-life crisis. It was either a Harley or guns. Secretly, I've already decided on guns. :-) Bang... Bang... Bang...

April 14, 2008, 09:31 PM	#14
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	My puter still has problems from Firefox. Biggest mistake I ever made was downloading that crap.

April 14, 2008, 11:38 PM	#16
73-Captain Junior member Join Date: December 14, 2007 Posts: 199	A Spell Checker will not solve anything or fix redneck ebonics, there is no cure for stupid.

April 14, 2008, 11:44 PM	#17
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	Spell check??? I dont need no freekin spell check!...... BTW where is it on TFL? tom

April 15, 2008, 09:25 AM	#18
Dusty Rivers Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Posts: 235	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-- __________________ Dusty: I'm kind of a big deal! Rob Pincus follower PDN NRA Lifetime Member, our only voice!