Spell checker?

Post by **Ye Olde Republic** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 5:57 pm

Is there a spell checker here? Every now and then I use a word that I'm not sure if I spelled it correctly, so, am I missing something or is there no way to check my spelling? It would also help finding typos before clicking on submit.

I can also think of a couple of other members right off hand who would benefit from having one.

Post by **SavaTheAggie** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 6:02 pm

Yes, and his name is Ben Ellermann

Otherwise, no, to my knowledge we do not have an automatic spell checker (yet anyway).

I could be wrong though.

--Anthony

Bricksidge · Post by **Bricksidge** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 6:56 pm

Try this: http://www.iespell.com/

Otherwise, sometimes I edit posts for spelling, and Ben does it too.

Devari · Post by **Devari** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:21 pm

No! Not IE! *bashes*

There are some browser plugins (like the one above).

Also, if Troy has a bit of time, he COULD install this:

http://phpbbhacks.com/viewhack.php?id=2020

Looking through the instructions, doesn't look too hard. I'll try it on my own board and see how it works out.

Post by **architect** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:28 pm

Yes, and his name is Ben Ellermann

Hehe, this is too true. Mainly I fix noticeable spelling errors such as errors in topic titles.

I do use IEspell but there are several other programs that people can use.

Ben E.
Spell Check Admin

Mr. D · Post by **Mr. D** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 10:35 pm

Right now, I simply copy and paste the text to MS Word, do spell check, then re-copy and paste it back to the post. I takes a little more time, but it works. As I type this, however, I'm downloading ieSpell, so I'll see if it works.

mD

David C. · Post by **David C.** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 3:19 am

Is there a spell checker here?

Aww, what's the matter? Dew yew mean too tell me ewe need a spell checker inn order two avoid mistakes?

wlister · Post by **wlister** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 8:15 am

Old_Republic,

You are a lazy, lazy man. Its called preview, use it and you can see just how lame your post will be.

To the rest of you, I know him well so a lighthearted jab will be taken as such, don't worry, I'm not starting a fight...

... I don't think I am anyway.

Will

Post by **Troy** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 8:29 am

Well, I tried to install the spell checker that Devari pointed out, but could not get it to function completely. It would check the spelling of the message, but then would not nsert the corrections back into the message. I will try it again sometime when it is not 3:30am.

Troy

David Girard · Post by **David Girard** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 12:58 pm

I think it could be a nice addition.
I'm pretty sure that I'm doing a lot of mistakes sometimes.

Sometimes it's hard to understand when I couldn't find the meaning of a word that is not well spell.

My English is better than before, but I do a lot of mistake again.

moom · Post by **moom** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:43 pm

For us poor non-English native speakers a spell checker would be a bless. I had a hard time even learning to spell my own language a bit decent (being mildly dislectic) and I keep on struggling with a few pesky words in English. For instance, I'm alway confused which 'witch' is wicked and what one is 'which'

With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (who sometimes has written 'freindly' or 'greatings' instead)

TwoTonic Knight · Post by **TwoTonic Knight** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 9:46 pm

moom wrote:For us poor non-English native speakers a spell checker would be a bless. I had a hard time even learning to spell my own language a bit decent (being mildly dislectic) and I keep on struggling with a few pesky words in English. For instance, I'm alway confused which 'witch' is wicked and what one is 'which'

Which witch ate my sandwich? Why I would eat sand which was in my sandwich while I was in the witch-infested wood, I'll never know.

Jojo · Post by **Jojo** » Sat Mar 13, 2004 12:17 pm

Hello!

SavaTheAggie wrote:Yes, and his name is Ben Ellermann :)

Hahaha! That's also my function in the 1000steine-Forum.

I'm pretty sure my spelling is not so bad, but my grammar is. I'd appreciate a grammar checker rather than a spell checker ;)

Bye
Jojo

psu_ericksen · Post by **psu_ericksen** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:26 pm

Reviving an old thread...

My Google tool bar auto updated the other day and it now includes a spell checker for web forms. For those that care or can't spell (like me), it works pretty slick here on CC.C.

Sean

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:36 pm

I can't see the problem, all you have to do is to copy/paste into word, check spelling and grammar, then copy/paste back, and submit. Simple, effective and really does not require that much effort.

Right now, I simply copy and paste the text to MS Word, do spell check, then re-copy and paste it back to the post. I takes a little more time, but it works.

I see Mr.D is as wise as I am

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