spell checker
Digital proofreading assistant
A spell checker is software that identifies misspelled words in text, typically by comparing them against a dictionary and suggesting corrections.
Most word processors and browsers include built-in spell checkers that underline errors as you type.
The spell checker caught my typo but missed the wrong word choice.
Also spelled spellchecker.
- word processorDocument creation software
- documentWritten or electronic file
- autocorrectAutomatic spelling correction
- squigglyTwisting in irregular curves
- right clickMouse action for options
context menu · text editor · proofreading · editing · typo · red underline · red squiggly line · dictionary · formatting · orthography · writing · typing · highlight · error · keyboard · mistake · Microsoft Word · backspace
- Learning Toolsdictionary, thesaurus, flashcards, flash cards, word list
- document toolsword processor, text editor, find and replace, track changes, page layout
- student softwareword processor, calculator app, dictionary app, flashcard app, note-taking app
- proofreaders
- Browser Add-onsad blocker, popup blocker, download manager, LastPass, video downloader
- validatorslinter
error introduction vs. error correction
spell checkerautocorrect fail
Unwanted word replacement
misspelling · scrambler · spelling error · garbler · human error