What spellchecking services do you use?

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  1. WAWADance

    WAWADance Peon

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    #21
    I use spellchecker.net/spellcheck/
     
    WAWADance, Feb 22, 2012 IP
  2. mike_ostro

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    #22
    Has anyone had experiences with fiverr gigs for proofreading? are they worth anything?
     
    mike_ostro, Feb 28, 2012 IP
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    #23
    That explains a lot
     
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    #24
    Mainly we people use Microsoft Word. With the help of shortcut key F7 you can easily find out you grammatical errors.
     
    Consultant Junction, Feb 28, 2012 IP
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    #25
    i just use microsoft office to get this job done
     
    markinternet, Mar 7, 2012 IP
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    #26
    While word is great for catching spelling, nothing beats the old fashion way. If you have the time- and the document isn't too lengthy - try reading it backwards (EX: from the last word to the first). I do this all the time for my writers and am surprised by the simple mistakes that I catch.
     
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    #27
    Microsoft office spellcheck!
     
    carpentrylai, Mar 8, 2012 IP
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    #28
    I just use the spellcheck in Word, and update it with new words (like brand names I'm writing about) as I go. It does get annoying switching between US and UK spellchecking for different clients, but other than that I can't see a better technical solution - the only things Word's spellcheck won't pick up are if your typo is another correct word, and that's why you proof. Printing them out seems a big weird to me, but whatever works for you!
     
    melanie.c.jones, Mar 15, 2012 IP
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    #29
    I use microsoft office when I write so I use their internal spell checker. I no longer go old school since I have grown to be comfortable using my PC. I just re-read what I did 2-4 times just to make sure nothing slipped by me. Also, in my attempt to be eco-friendly I am trying to do everything electronically. :)
     
    BuriedAlive, Mar 16, 2012 IP