Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Spell Checking in Your Web Browser

If you are anything like me, the little red squiggly lines in Microsoft Word and other programs have saved you from embarrassment. (For instance, that was not how I would have spelled "embarrassment"). As more and more real "work" is being done online, more of what you do is happening inside your web browser.

Did you know that both Firefox and Internet Explorer can also check your spelling when you type?

Firefox already has this feature built in. Simply select Tools / Options / Advanced and be sure to select "Check My Spelling as I Type".

For Internet Explorer, you need to download IE7Pro. http://www.ie7Pro.com Besides checking your spelling on the fly, IE7Pro also improves upon the ad blocking built in to Internet Explorer, let's you better manage your tabs and far too many features to list here.

A lot of work has shifted to the web. That's no excuse for bad spellling...

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