Spellcheck is NOT a Proofreader
As one of my visitors so wisely stated, spellcheck is NOT the same as having a proofreader. When I am doing proofreading and editing for my clients, most of the spelling or usage errors I find I am fixing are due to confusing words. I use spellcheck in my word documents and in my email program BUT these just find actual spelling ERRORS and cannot be relied on to help you with the correct USAGE of the confusing words!
I shared some of these confusing words in earlier posts. They are A couple of spelling tips I have got to share and editing tips I want to share #2, but the above mentioned confusingwords.com can help show why you can NOT rely on a spellchecker to ensure your documents are correct.
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May 5th, 2010 at 9:55 am
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May 7th, 2010 at 10:16 am
In a lot of ways, I wish spell checker was never invented. Sure I love it, and it saves me, but I think we have become quite lazy as a people group with spelling and proofreading. Great thoughts!
May 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
I have to agree there and spellcheck still does not let you know about wrong usage, like for you’re and your and they’re, their and there!