Is there any way to get some sort of spell checker for forum posts?

[Craig H.]

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

[Tom W]

Originally Posted by Craig H.

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.

[Mike S.]

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.

[Atul Khandekar]

Originally Posted by Craig H.

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!
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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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[Marc]

Originally Posted by Atul Khandekar

If you can read and understand the following, I don't think you'll need one!
----------
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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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!

[Claes Gefvenberg]

Originally Posted by Marc

There is *currently* no spell check 'module' or other 'hack' which integrates with vB that I know of.

Hey Marc, Getting better?

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.

[Craig H.]

Originally Posted by Mike S.

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

[Tom W]

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!