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    Better Spell-checker ofr IE*

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Justitia, May 5, 2009.

  1. Justitia

    Justitia Notebook Evangelist

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    Well the title of my thread shows my desparate need for a good spell-checker for IE8

    Using IE 7 I've been using ieSpell checker but frankly i don't like it. It's default suggestions are too often ludicrous to say the least.

    E.g., I constantly reverse letters when I type words. "Whihc" is one of my fingers' favorites. The default word that comes up is "Whigs", a political party though one of the most powerful in American History, it has been defunct for 150 years.

    What are the odds that when I typed whihc that "Whigs" is what I had in mind. "Which" is there as an option but further down the list which means I have to scroll down to select it before I can go back and click replace.

    OWA's (Outlook Web Access) spell checker is far superior but that can only be used on OWA -- but it keeps reminding me how bad ieSpell check is.

    I just got a brand new HD and am updating everything included downloading IE8.

    Anyone have any suggestions for a good spell-checker add-on for IE8?
     
  2. ATC

    ATC Notebook Deity

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    I'd love to know too. I'm using ieSpell right now but I wish someone would make an accelerator already for IE8. I'm still confused as to why MSFT refuses to put one right into the browser like FireFox.
     
  3. olyteddy

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    I use the Google Toolbar. Spell check is purty gud. Whihc is which. (Whig, second...)