Spell Check: Mac OS X 10.4's Best Feature

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In summary, Mac OS X 10.4 includes an integrated spell check, which can be turned off if it becomes annoying. Some words in American English are spelled differently in British English, and this can be difficult for a spell checker to detect.
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Mac OS X 10.4, one of its most awesome features is the integrated spell check, almost every where you can type you can spell check, I use it all day all night and love it very dearly.

I found once that it had named "w00t" incorrectly spelled, however it did have two suggestions: "w00" and "00t." I certainly did not teach it those erm... "words." Anyway, it was interesting to me.
 
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Is there a way to turn that feature off? That would quickly annoy me. I turn spell check off every where I find it.
 
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What about certain spell-checkers that refer to the style of English you are using, like the American/British systems?

The spell checker would automatically correct words like "liter" to "litre", "color" to "colour" and suddenly everything you write will turn British :biggrin:.

Not to mention, cookies wil become biscuits, toilets will become loos, elevators will become lifts, etc.

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I never use any spell check features, being too used to the old fashioned method of looking things up in the dictionary.

If you use spell check alot, do you find it leads to never learning how to spell on your own?
 
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zoobyshoe said:
I never use any spell check features, being too used to the old fashioned method of looking things up in the dictionary.
I use the even older-fashioned method of having learned to spell correctly in the first place. Not that I don't periodically make an error, but I don't need my computer telling me correctly spelled words are misspelled just because it doesn't know them.

If you use spell check alot, do you find it leads to never learning how to spell on your own?
I really do suspect this is true. That, and it seems to lead to more carelessness even among those who have learned to spell.
 
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I use spell check all the time, as some times even simple words look wrong
even if they are spelt right, i know the meaning of words though, it is just
so annoying when even spell check can not decipher some words i misspell . :grumpy:
 
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wolram said:
I use spell check all the time, as some times even simple words look wrong
even if they are spelt right, i know the meaning of words though, it is just
so annoying when even spell check can not decipher some words i misspell . :grumpy:

In which case, if you were using an American spellchecking software, it would probably detect that and correct it to "spelled," which is the "common" way to spell it in America.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_and_British_English_differences
 
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Moonbear said:
Is there a way to turn that feature off? That would quickly annoy me. I turn spell check off every where I find it.

somehow, i doubt it
:rofl:

It wouldn't be hard to make a program for Windows or Linux which does that either... not that i would ever want it, most of what I write on the computer is for school, using words the spell check doesn't know :grumpy:
 

1. What is Spell Check on Mac OS X 10.4?

Spell Check on Mac OS X 10.4 is a built-in feature that automatically checks the spelling and grammar of text in various applications, such as emails, documents, and web forms.

2. How does Spell Check work on Mac OS X 10.4?

Spell Check uses a database of words and their correct spellings to compare against the text in your document or application. It also utilizes algorithms to suggest corrections for misspelled words.

3. Can I customize Spell Check on Mac OS X 10.4?

Yes, you can customize Spell Check on Mac OS X 10.4 by adding or removing words from the dictionary, creating your own custom dictionary, and adjusting the type of errors it checks for (e.g. spelling, grammar, punctuation).

4. Does Spell Check on Mac OS X 10.4 support multiple languages?

Yes, Spell Check on Mac OS X 10.4 supports multiple languages. You can change the language settings in the System Preferences to enable Spell Check for different languages.

5. Is Spell Check on Mac OS X 10.4 always accurate?

No, Spell Check on Mac OS X 10.4 is not perfect and may not catch all spelling or grammar errors. It is important to still proofread your text and use your own judgment when making corrections.

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