Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the effectiveness of the Google spell checker toolbar for use in online forms and forums. Participants share their experiences and opinions regarding various spell checking methods, including comparisons with other tools.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses a desire to test the Google Firefox toolbar spell checker in forums, suggesting it may eliminate the need for copying text to email for spell checking.
- Another participant questions the seriousness of the initial post, implying it may be humorous.
- A participant mentions that the spell check feature in the normal search function of Google works well, but is limited to checking specific words rather than scanning entire texts for errors.
- One user shares their transition from using MS Word for spell checking to relying on Google spell check, highlighting its limitations for comprehensive text scanning.
- A participant notes their frequent use of the Google toolbar spell check, while also mentioning another tool, IEspell, which may not function well in Firefox.
- Another user reports a negative experience with the spell checker, stating it failed to recognize certain phrases, rendering it ineffective for their needs.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a mix of positive and negative experiences with the Google spell checker, indicating that while some find it useful, others encounter limitations or issues. No consensus is reached regarding its overall effectiveness.
Contextual Notes
Some participants highlight specific limitations of the spell check tools discussed, including their inability to handle certain phrases or provide comprehensive text scanning capabilities.
Is this supposed to be a joke?