Spell checking in forums

[p.dath]

I keep making spelling mistakes, and I know there are a couple of people who seem to enjoy highlighting every spelling error.

I use the light universe. Does the forum system have any kind of spelling checker built in?

[Mom]

You could try a dictionary :dodge:

[p.dath]

You could try a dictionary :dodge:

I'm too impatient to use something make of paper.

[NighthawkNZ]

I keep making spelling mistakes, and I know there are a couple of people who seem to enjoy highlighting every spelling error.

I use the light universe. Does the forum system have any kind of spelling checker built in?

FireFox with the correct plugin...

[p.dath]

FireFox with the correct plugin...

I already use Firefox. I didn't know there was a spell checking plugin. Will go research it more.

[Subike]

I am interested in this also.
I see that some people have and use a spell checker,but Im yet to find the link to use it. I reckon some bright person will tell us how, and I'l forget that a minute after reading it

[cs363]

Umm....there is actually a down loadable spell check module (iSpell) - click the ABC with the tick under it on right hand upper side of reply box.
It's a one-time download the first time you click it and then it works everytime you click the ABC in future.
Alternatively if you don't want to download it you can just cut and paste your post into their website: http://www.ispell.com/

[p.dath]

I have it sussed now. First download a dictionary (I used British English) from here:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browse/type:3

Then when in a dialogue box that has more than one line of text right click, and make sure "Check Spelling" is enabled.

[p.dath]

Umm....there is actually a down loadable spell check module (iSpell) - click the ABC with the tick under it on right hand upper side of reply box.
It's a one-time download the first time you click it and then it works everytime you click the ABC in future.
Alternatively if you don't want to download it you can just cut and paste your post into their website: http://www.ispell.com/

I see the catch. This option only appears if you are using Internet Explorer. I think I'll stick to the built in plug in that Firefox has.

[cs363]

I see the catch. This option only appears if you are using Internet Explorer. I think I'll stick to the built in plug in that Firefox has.


Yes, I should have mentioned it's an IE thing only - but as you have since found Firefox has that nice wee plug-in. I run IE and Firefox for different uses as they both have their good and bad points.

Anyway, let the good diction begin.... :lol:


Hitcher will be pumped....

[Hitcher]

The BDOTGNZA is everywhere.

[cs363]

The BDOTGNZA is everywhere.


OK, I'll bite.... I've got some ideas regarding the real meaning of those initials, though I'm sure they are all entirely incorrect. Would you care to spell it out for us uninitiated Mr Hitcher? :laugh:

[98tls]

No need for a spellchecker Hitch will pick it up........watch.

[bogan]

for those using Opera Internet browser, the beta version of Opera 10 is out, has automatic spell-checking, no plug-ins required (though NZ english isn't an option). Though being a beta migrating over to it takes some doing.

See no spelling mistakes, gah, fuck, cant access the smilies in this beta

[Laxi]

No need for a spellchecker Hitch will pick it up........watch.

+1, it gives him somthing to do

[98tls]

+1, it gives him somthing to do Though have to add hes been somewhat lax since buying his piece of exotica.To busy having fun i suspect:bash:bastard.

[Hitcher]

cant access the smilies in this beta

Obviously no grammar checker in Opera. I shall mull on whether the farsighted lack of smilies feature outweighs that lack.

[98tls]

Obviously no grammar checker in Opera. I shall mull on whether the farsighted lack of smilies feature outweighs that lack. I rest my case.:woohoo:

[bogan]

can't, aha, fixed, stupid Americans obviously think grammar is beneath them, so I removed the offending word from the dictionary, I also removed the lower case I as well. Now if only it had a rambleometer (yes its spelt wrong but theres just no synonym for it) that underlined rambling load of BS I would be sorted :rockon: and smilies are back, double win!

[Hitcher]

Would you care to spell it out for us uninitiated Mr Hitcher?

I suspect that would only raise more questions than it answers...

[Laxi]

I rest my case.:woohoo:

just cant elp emself kan e? (trying to get him in a frenzy now);)

[vifferman]

Spul chicken es fur puusies.

[Maha]

No need for a spellchecker Hitch will pick it up........watch.

yea hes two ezy wthats wiff that?

[cs363]

I suspect that would only raise more questions than it answers...


Having now been reliably informed of the aforementioned acronym's true meaning, I think you've got your work cut out - there's a multitude of the final letter on here.... :laugh:

[Headbanger]

When I have had a few too many ales and decided to post, I use spell check to find out what I just said.:eek5::eek5::eek5:

[PrincessBandit]

I've always relied on the little red dotted line which appears under any non-sensical word I type to alert me to the error of my ways. A good old little right click sets me on the straight and narrow (especially as I never can remember how to spell "maneuvre" - bollocks, there's the red dotted line again. I'm going to rebel though and leave it there hahaha!!!!!!!)

I just though everyone had one of those handy check thingys but (shit, another dotted red line just appeared under "thingys", oh and "hahaha") but maybe it's only because my dear husband cleverly and with great forethought added it to my computer and I've just always taken it's presence for granted.

[NighthawkNZ]

I can spell I just can't type...