spelling checker

Digital orthography assistant

A spelling checker is software that identifies misspelled words in a document, typically by comparing each word against a dictionary and flagging or autocorrecting those it doesn't recognize.

Also called a spellchecker.

Run the spelling checker before you submit the report.

software

autocorrect

Automatic spelling correction

plugin · extension · error detection · red underline · squiggly line · suggestion box · browser extension · batch processing · Grammarly

errors

typo

Printing mistake

apostrophe misuse

writing

proofreading

Checking text for mistakes

editing · copyediting · polishing · professional writing · academic writing · business correspondence · quality control · clean copy

education

literacy

Ability to read, write

phonics · word study · dictation · memorization · sight words · dyslexia support

Opposites
type of text analysis tool

spelling checkergrammar checker

Tool that finds errors

thesaurus · fact checker · word processor · text editor

approach to error detection

spelling checkercopy editor

Publication text corrector

autocorrect fail · misspelling

automated vs manual verification

spelling checkercopyeditor

Publication text corrector

Family

check, spell, spells, spelling, checker, misspell, misspelling, misspelled, respell

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G