Marc:

I guess I am making this request for those poor souls who read my posts. Is there any way to get some sort of spell checker?

Craig

Marc:

I guess I am making this request for those poor souls who read my posts. Is there any way to get some sort of spell checker?

Craig

I would concurrer wtih this reqwest. :biglaugh:

Actually, the spelling and punctuation I see here, even by our friends from outside the USA, is much better than on most forums I have seen. Must have something to do with the Q mindset.

I don't mind seeing a few spelling/grammar/etc. errors (make them myself) but, worst case if Marc can't install a spell checker and you're concerned about it, write your reply in Word (or similar word processor with a spell checker) and then cut and paste it into the forum. Just a few extra clicks invalved. ;)

Is there any way to get some sort of spell checker?
Craig

If you can read and understand the following, I don't think you'll need one! :vfunny:
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Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in
waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht
frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses
and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed
ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.
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If you can read and understand the following, I don't think you'll need one! :vfunny:
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Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in
waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht
frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses
and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed
ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.
----------- The scoop here is simple. There is *currently* no spell check 'module' or other 'hack' which integrates with vB that I know of. In the past there were, but the internet bubble burst and sites offering the interfaces went bust. I visit a lot of forums and I don't see spell checks on any of them. Not one.

Personally, I make mistakes but I 'sorta' try to check myself and do often edit posts after the fact.

I do not forsee a spellcheck module in vBulletin. Sorry 'bout that!

There is *currently* no spell check 'module' or other 'hack' which integrates with vB that I know of. Hey Marc, Getting better? :bigwave:

Well, it could be worse. We can always type the post in Word or something, use its spell check, and then copy the result into the Cove... Though I have to admit that I usually don't bother with that.

/Claes

Added later: Oops. Simultaneous posting again.

Actually, the spelling and punctuation I see here, even by our friends from outside the USA, is much better than on most forums I have seen. Must have something to do with the Q mindset.

I don't mind seeing a few spelling/grammar/etc. errors (make them myself) but, worst case if Marc can't install a spell checker and you're concerned about it, write your reply in Word (or similar word processor with a spell checker) and then cut and paste it into the forum. Just a few extra clicks invalved. ;)


Mike.

Well, duh! Just like me to miss the obvious. Thanks for the tip.

Craig

I actually found another solution - I came across this old book. It had a lot of dust on it but it was amazing - it is called a dictionary. It appears to actually have correctly spelled words in it - and their meaning. Incredible! :biglaugh:

That's funy Tom! Interestingly, Smithsonian magazine (Nov 2003, pg 19) cites under the title "This Month in History", "175 years ago: Spell Checker", then says that Noah Webster's seminal American Dictionary of the English Language is published in 1828.

(Sory if ther are typos here, I didnt use Word or Spellll Chek)

I actually found another solution - I came across this old book. It had a lot of dust on it but it was amazing - it is called a dictionary. It appears to actually have correctly spelled words in it - and their meaning. Incredible! :biglaugh:


Tom:

Yeah, seems like I remember seeing one of those, once.

The words I don't know how to spell, I check. Its the combination of words I know how to spell and a serious case of fumble fingers that does me in.

:bonk:

Craig

Marc:

I guess I am making this request for those poor souls who read my posts. Is there any way to get some sort of spell checker?

Craig I am looking into this:

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76810

Marc,
Glad to hear you're feeling better...influenza sucks.

Claes,
Since I have stolen your link generation technique...when I am writing a post and want to use a $5 word, like illiterate or bourgeois, I just copy and past the word into Word to get it spellchecked. Using a dictionary is an interesting suggestion, I have The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, copyright 1973, 1550 pages on my desk.
-icy

Icy,

You could also open a second IE window and go to an internet source such as dictionary.com or m-w.com (Merriam-Webster online). :bigwave:

You could also open a second IE window and go to an internet source such as dictionary.com or m-w.com (Merriam-Webster online). :bigwave:m-w.com! A man after my own heart!

I'm still looking at integrating a spell check. In the meantime, this may help some of you folks:

http://www.iespell.com/

NOTE: From what i understand right now, if you have WYSIWYG set in your preferences, none of the spell checkers will work. But as I said, it is being investigated.

MENSAN's don't nead spayl chekkerz.

I live about 2 miles from Lichfield the birthplace of Samuel Johnson (founder of the dictionary), so I’ve no excuse, I must have become lazy hoping this machine will sort my poor spelling out. My question is, which version of English would we use, the one that uses spelling like colour, realisation, etc, or do we use the re-invented version of English from the other side of the pond……. :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

Anyway, it’s a medical fact that Enginears can’t spell, and I’m sure my keyboard has got dyslexia. KO!!

I live about 2 miles from Lichfield the birthplace of Samuel Johnson (founder of the dictionary), so I’ve no excuse, I must have become lazy hoping this machine will sort my poor spelling out. My question is, which version of English would we use, the one that uses spelling like colour, realisation, etc, or do we use the re-invented version of English from the other side of the pond……. :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

Anyway, it’s a medical fact that Enginears can’t spell, and I’m sure my keyboard has got dyslexia. KO!!

:biglaugh: Now hang on there Geoff - everyone knows it is spelled "color" and by the way, YOU are on the other side of the pond.

P.S. Just between you and I - (whisper) it is spelled Jeff. :biglaugh:

Dave

Dave,

I'll settle for colour whichever way Marc wants to spell color.

And it is Geoff, it's just that my mom forgot to put the "T" in the middle. When I was a youngster she always used to yell "Get off " at me. :biglaugh:

:biglaugh: Now hang on there Geoff - everyone knows it is spelled "color" and by the way, YOU are on the other side of the pond.

P.S. Just between you and I - (whisper) it is spelled Jeff. :biglaugh:

Dave


I though we were all in a place called hyperspace or cyberspace or is that just me. :eek: And anyway if I'm in the united states how come I've just eaten a Hollands meat and potato pie followed by an Eccles cake for my lunch…and why is it so bloody cold, damp, dark and miserable. :confused:

I though we were all in a place called hyperspace or cyberspace or is that just me. :eek: And anyway if I'm in the united states how come I've just eaten a Hollands meat and potato pie followed by an Eccles cake for my lunch…and why is it so bloody cold, damp, dark and miserable. :confused:

It's not just you, Simon. I'm getting a little edgy because of past experiences with this type of discussion back and forth across the Pond. :caution: :caution: :caution: Call me a stick in the mud.

It's not just you, Simon. I'm getting a little edgy because of past experiences with this type of discussion back and forth across the Pond. :caution: :caution: :caution: Call me a stick in the mud.

Relax, Stick .... I mean Sheriff. These folks are making copious use of :biglaugh: and they seem to be good hearted about needling one another. I'd argue this needling is the kind that brings blokes closer, not ticks them off. In the past you remember by now someone would have been seriously insulting someone else whose flag was a differnet colour - I mean color, and it would be downhill from there. I don't think this thread will go there. JMO.

Relax, Stick .... I mean Sheriff. These folks are making copious use of :biglaugh: and they seem to be good hearted about needling one another. I'd argue this needling is the kind that brings blokes closer, not ticks them off. In the past you remember by now someone would have been seriously insulting someone else whose flag was a differnet colour - I mean color, and it would be downhill from there. I don't think this thread will go there. JMO.

This is how it got started. Before you knew it, there wasn't enough smilies to negate the intended/unintended slam. Pride is a mother. I believe Simon's post was an indication of how he perceived it going. Read the sentence before the EEK. I agree with that. I'll butt out. Again, :caution: :thanx:

I live about 2 miles from Lichfield the birthplace of Samuel Johnson (founder of the dictionary), so I’ve no excuse, I must have become lazy hoping this machine will sort my poor spelling out. My question is, which version of English would we use, the one that uses spelling like colour, realisation, etc, or do we use the re-invented version of English from the other side of the pond……. :biglaugh: :biglaugh:



Geoff, why can't we allow both? Most spell checkers I have seen can be modified somewhat, by going into the dictionary file. There are only a few differences anyhow (are there not?).

Off the top of my head, other than the ones you mentioned, the only one I can come up with is organization (don't the English use an "s"?).

Of course, if you read my posts, you will discober new and exciting approashes to the spalling rtz!

Craig

This is how it got started. Before you knew it, there wasn't enough smilies to negate the intended/unintended slam. Pride is a mother. I believe Simon's post was an indication of how he perceived it going. Read the sentence before the EEK. I agree with that. I'll butt out. Again, :caution: :thanx:

:truce: Hmmmmmmm, I thought we were allowed a little nonsence once in a while in the Odds & Ends area. Before anyone takes offense at my attempt at frivolity let me point out that my wife and I moved here from our home at Beckenham Hill, Kent. Joyce was born and raised near Hemel Hempsted, Hertfordshire. My oldest daughter was born in Beckenham. There is certainly no intent to start a battle.

I think, from Geoff and Simon's reply, my post was received in the spirit it was posted however if it was taken wrong, I truly apologize. I certainly understand where Energy is coming from and I respect his right to express caution.

I don't understand the "read the sentence ...... " comment though - I can't find an "EEK".

Dave

:biglaugh: Can't we all just get along? (Seems like I have heard that somewhere before). :vfunny:

I think, from Geoff and Simon's reply, my post was received in the spirit it was posted however if it was taken wrong, I truly apologize. I certainly understand where Energy is coming from and I respect his right to express caution.

I don't understand the "read the sentence ...... " comment though - I can't find an "EEK".

Dave

Dave, I too, am English. My Grandfather was born there and moved here after WW11. The EEK is the emoticon with the bulging eyes. :eek: I sensed something and may have been wrong. I just remember how the previous "wars" started and you know that old saying, "It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt." Let's move on with the spellcheck and I apologize if I over reacted. I was one very much involved in those wars and my scars were itching! :truce: :agree:

:biglaugh: Can't we all just get along? (Seems like I have heard that somewhere before). :vfunny:

Is it somewhere or some where? :biglaugh:

Let's move on with the spellcheck and I apologize if I over reacted.

Well you did scare me a bit back there with those THREE traffic lights Mr Sheriff. Anyway I apologise and agree it's time we got back to the universal language that we all know and love - Quality balderdash! :)

Is it somewhere or some where? :biglaugh:

Energy,
I think it is only "some where" if it involves being over the rainbow :biglaugh: but it do ocurr to me that spel cheker wood benefit most of us :ko:

Energy,
I think it is only "some where" if it involves being over the rainbow :biglaugh: but it do ocurr to me that spel cheker wood benefit most of us :ko:

I typed "some where" in Word and it passed spell check. The thesaurus gave me cinnamons that were adverbs. So any where is anywhere. Every day is everyday. As a member recently pointed out, spelling and granma reflects on other peeple's opinion of ewe. ;)

I typed "some where" in Word and it passed spell check. The thesaurus gave me cinnamons that were adverbs. So any where is anywhere. Every day is everyday. As a member recently pointed out, spelling and granma reflects on other peeple's opinion of ewe. ;)


:caution: :caution: :caution:

Now, there you go!!! You don't even know my granma!!!

:p

I typed "some where" in Word and it passed spell check. The thesaurus gave me cinnamons that were adverbs. So any where is anywhere. Every day is everyday. As a member recently pointed out, spelling and granma reflects on other peeple's opinion of ewe. ;)

Allright or is it alright or all right; What the heck it was a baaaaaad joke anyway. :truce:

:caution: :caution: :caution:

Now, there you go!!! You don't even know my granma!!!

:p
He don't no mi ewe eeder! :o