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[dutch47]

Is there software where I could look up the correct spelling of words?
Something that would have a icon in the task bar, so you could click it and look up words like you would look them up in a hand held dictionary.
Thank you for any help, Dutch

[rightcoast]

you can use dictionary.com , bookmark it for quick reference.

Or Google used with the define parameter:

define:large
(with no spaces)

If I need it spelled right, not defined, and have a reasonably close spelling. Typicily instaed of typically, for instance

Google will ask:
Did you mean typically?

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...ly&btnG=Search

That's all I ever use.

[dutch47]

Thanks for info,I'll try that out

[trowand]

I bought a dictionary & thesaurus on CD at Best Buy and it was cheap. I think it was under $10. I can't remember the brand.

[helloimtim]

IE spell is a free handy little application. Just type the word on the page, highlight it and right click to check spelling. Can use in forums as well and check the whole posting.......

[dutch47]

downloaded IE spell, thanks that is just what I wanted.thanks for your help

[EzyStvy]

I keep MS Word open and type there first most of the time.

[trowand]

Originally Posted by EzyStvy I keep MS Word open and type there first most of the time.

Dude, are you serious? You're paranoid!

[TwoRails]

Actually, I do something similar... If I'm going to make a long post, I'll use Word Perfect to make it, then paste here. For short posts, I don't.

Another option for checking spelling is the FireFox search bar in the upper right corner where you can pick a dictionary, A9, etc.

[EzyStvy]

Originally Posted by trowand Dude, are you serious? You're paranoid!

Not paranoid at all. I think misspelled words can distract and lower the credibility of the poster.

Not to mention, this thread is all about Spelling Correctly

[trowand]

Originally Posted by EzyStvy Not paranoid at all. I think misspelled words can distract and lower the credibility of the poster. Not to mention, this thread is all about Spelling Correctly

Dude, seriously I take spelling and grammar very seriously. I've never tried any of your techniques but I don't blame ya! I work with a couple of people that butcher the English language and it DRIVES ME NUTS!

[ComputerNut]

i often use www.spellcheck.net. not as quick as the other suggestions but something else to keep in mind.

HTH,
CN

[Prew]

I always use Word to type lengthy messages first- I've lost messages before because it took too long to type the message and the server logged me out- so when I click send, it takes me to a log in screen and the message is lost

[ZeratulsAvenger]

I also have taken to typing anything of length in a Word or OpenOffice document(or if it simply an e-mail then I do it in WordPad, takes a 1/3 of a second less time to open and all I need is the bare minimum anyways), as I have had to many e-mail or posts of length deleted for various reasons(network/site slipups and that fun stuff, even my computer shutting off for a powerouttage), and I can save any document for the time that I type it, deleting after it is safely on its way to its recipient. I can't say I have tried that for any posts on this forum though... Perhaps I am being to lazy

I would also suggest Dictionary.com or Google.com if you are in need of definitions. I have them bookmarked, so they are a mere 2 clicks away at any point in time. Very helpful when writing papers and I need to know a definition of a word to make sure I am using it correctly(I have been known to use words completely the opposite of what I had intended... Not much of a vocabulary either).