In my hunt for a way to add a spell checker for comments on Uncommon Thought (unsuccessful so far) I did find a cool tool that works in any windows application (including comments on line). The package is called Spell Magic and is a shareware package. That means you can try it and if you like it you can purchase it ($24.95). You can download the package at Tucows - Spell Magic 5.1.6. It includes leagl & medical dictionaires and 10 languages English (United States) * Danish * Dutch (Netherlands) * French (France) * German (Germany) * Italian (Italy) * Portuguese (Brazil) * Portuguese (Portugal) * Spanish (International Sort) * Swedish.
When you install it, it loads to your computer. To access it from within an application, you press the windows key + F3).
I will continue my efforts to include spell checking on Uncommon Thought Comments. For fellow bloggers, it also works inside MT entries. If anyone knows of a freeware package that would help folks, please add it to the comments.
Posted by rowan at July 4, 2004 08:53 AM | TrackBack | Printable Version | [eMail this article!] |Pleeaze hurri wee need sum hep with spill checkin'
I don't know what or why it is but I tend to make more mistakes spelling when it comes to my computer vs. typewriter.....it's like standing in front of a microwave and saying "Hurry !"
Thanks for the info I will be purchasing one today.
Posted by: Bill Whitlatch at July 5, 2004 09:23 AMHey Bill,
It has already arrived. Take a look at the Preview/Spell button. When you click Preview/Spell it will preview your comment, show you possible spelling errors in red, and offer suggestions.