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thenewkid64 · 11-29-2003, 09:25 AM

If you have read many of my posts you know that at times I cannot get a word spelled right to save my life. I have seen a few posts that ask when we will have an integrated spell checker and I do not know the answer on that.

What I have found on the web is a plug in spell checker for Internet explorer that is free to individual users. You install it, add a button to your tool bar and viola! you have an on screen spell checker. You can add words to it's internal dictionary as well, so some of the odd terms we use can be added and then will not pop up on you when you use it.

Here is the link to http://www.iespell.com/download.php

I like it, please let me know if you do too!

CanoeStream · 11-29-2003, 10:23 AM

Okay Brett!

If changing "voila" to "viola" is any example, what does it do to "voulez-vous?" You might need

if you get any responses....!

I assume it gives you the option to not take a recommended correction. What would it turn Vulkem or Excella into? What do you think?

thenewkid64 · 11-29-2003, 10:52 AM

Your right viola, is OK as is voilà. It will only check spelling, not the grammar or proper word usage. It will try to correct whaa laa to whoa and ala

vulkem Willem

excella ex calla

fun fun fun!

Tinsel Loaf · 11-29-2003, 11:45 AM

All word programs have a spell checker. Write your post in Word or whatever you use, spell check it, copy it and paste it to your post.

85MH325 · 11-29-2003, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by thenewkid64
Your right viola, is OK as is voilà.
fun fun fun!

OK, Brett... regarding the VIOLA (a larger violin-like string instrument); is it to MY right or YOUR right or perhaps you meant the viola ON the right as opposed to the one on the left??? Do I have left and right violas?

Are you actually trying to tell me that I'm right? (You're right?...)
I'm soooo confused! I don't know your right from my left!

Sorry Brett... Don't know what came over me... I just couldn't help m'self!!!

Roger

thenewkid64 · 11-29-2003, 12:48 PM

Tinsel,

I agree that one way to spell check is to compose in word, etc. and then cut and paste. I am just trying to let members know about a free tool that does not require the additional steps.

Roger,
You so funny!

I was trying to make a point that it is only a spell checker, nothing more. It will offer choices for words, but grammar and sentence structure is still at the hands of the poster.

CanoeStream · 11-29-2003, 07:16 PM

No, really Brett! Congradulations on addressing an issue we'd do well to skate right past. I bet the program would seperate out common misspellings like 'tounge.'

thenewkid64 · 12-14-2003, 07:16 AM

Well I have been using the ieSpell tool for 2 Weeks and I like it.

It can be used to spell check anything. Even those fill in boxes on ebay that you post messages in. Too bad it does not handle grammar, but it is a stable app from what I can tell. I know there were many that were clamoring for a spell checker to be added to the forums. I personally like this better due to it being able to have "my" words added to it and that it is always available no matter the site.

overlander63 · 12-14-2003, 07:48 AM

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Originally posted by thenewkid64
Tinsel,

I agree that one way to spell check is to compose in word, etc. and then cut and paste. I am just trying to let members know about a free tool that does not require the additional steps.

Roger,
You so funny! I was trying to make a point that it is only a spell checker, nothing more. It will offer choices for words, but grammar and sentence structure is still at the hands of the poster.

Brett, Eye reelly like my speel chequer, Tit is reel gooder. Eye half a ways bin a pour speeler, eat reely helps .
Terry

wb13798 · 12-14-2003, 08:57 AM

sorry, but only the few are worrying about a spell checker. if you cant figure out what im trying to say you probably wouldnt understand the correctly spelled words. i worry more about the font size it is almost too small for me. so now start kicking the font size. nemember this site is freeeee..

overlander63 · 12-14-2003, 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by wb13798
sorry, but only the few are worrying about a spell checker. if you cant figure out what im trying to say you probably wouldnt understand the correctly spelled words. i worry more about the font size it is almost too small for me. so now start kicking the font size. nemember this site is freeeee..

Can you hear me now?
Terry

markdoane · 12-14-2003, 01:09 PM

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Originally posted by Canoe stream
No, really Brett! Congradulations on addressing an issue we'd do well to skate right past. I bet the program would seperate out common misspellings like 'tounge.'

Theres a 'rat' in 'separate'

CanoeStream · 12-14-2003, 08:35 PM

Or maybe a tounge in chique?

Could we have been here before? Look at the thread spelling bee

nds · 12-15-2003, 12:10 PM

Forums that I've visited with spell checkers on them, seem to be real slow, so I find my self not using them.

As was pointed out in another reply, using a word document does the job and is much quicker.

CanoeStream · 01-30-2004, 09:35 PM

I have been impressed with mention of the occasional eBay find of some miniscule part in the Airstream constellation.

Our Minneapolis paper reprinted a NYTimes article this week. Titled In Online Auctions, Misspelling in Ads Often Spells Cash. This article points out how good values hide away when they are listed with a poorly spelled name. (You might need to sign up for a free NYTimes identity)

Does anybody have any tips about unique search strategies they have used to uncover useful finds? How can you apply your technique with regular returns to the eBay site (or others) to help you turn up new postings?

RivetED · 01-30-2004, 10:16 PM

Because misspelling is so common-place maybe you could try a
search using 1st & last letters of key words with wild cards to fill. Just a guess, but worth a try!

Photobitstream · 01-30-2004, 10:17 PM

I use Safari 1.1.1 web browser, and it has a built-in spell checker. No need for add-on software.

Just another Mac user rubbing it in. I'll run for cover now.

thenewkid64 · 01-30-2004, 10:29 PM

I often search only 1 word of the possible description. Many people do not seem to realize that the search feature will not return the results you want if you are too specific.

Common misspellings do work, as well as thinking how things"could" be listed. This is how I got my 2 burner LP cooktop for 30% of new. It was listed as a 2 burner gas stove?? When I was searching I would search on gas and stove or gas and cooktop or 2 burner and gas. It was a bit tedious, but I was able to get a deal.

Ir you type in motor home you will get different results than motorhome, or motorhomes. so I use 1 word or a word that could be plural with a wild card.

CanoeStream · 01-30-2004, 10:31 PM

Ed & Debbie -- See 6 posts up for link to same type of phrase reading demo.

Photobitstream -- My inquiry wasn't about the usefulness of spelling. ...more like a misspelling-checker maybe being useful to help searchers find items on ebay. As wisps of smoke rise from your Mac, it is heard to utter, "Must... obey... prime.......... directive......"

wb13798 · 01-31-2004, 10:16 AM

installed the spell checker and now you can see my corrected
post. works just like my other pc with all the junk installed . also runs slow as molasses. this is a ok doesn't junk up my pc and is convenient to use. try it you might like it. some words it corrected some it didn't. still need a larger font in the compose mode. my bifocals are about at their max.