Spell checker
A software program or program feature designed to locate misspelled words and notify the user of those misspelled words. Depending on the spell checker, the user may be able to select from potential corrections on the misspelled word or replace the misspelled word with the correct spelling of the word.
Spell checkers commonly utilize a large listing of properly spelled words as a method of comparison and algorithms to detect and suggest corrections on potential misspellings.
Although spell checkers have become one of the most commonly used features in many programs, they have also become a hindrance. Some users have become so dependent on spell checkers that their spelling and grammar skills have declined and they have a difficult time writing anything correctly without the use of a spell checker.
While spell checkers are a great feature, users should not become dependent on spell checkers and should practice writing without the aid of a spell checker as well as try to learn from their mistakes instead of letting a program automatically correct them.
- How do I spell check a document?
- How do I remove a misspelled word from spell check?
- How do I spell check text in an online form?
Also see: AutoCorrect, Dictionary, Grammar checker, Proofreading, Thesaurus, Word processor