Is the only reason witches like computers because they have spell checkers??
953622
Obviously not many witches succeed with casting the spells correctly.
692273
I have been wondering the same thing. Considering there is a spell check at the top of the box. Majority of the questions are very hard to understand because of the vocabulary. I am at a loss for words, and wonder to what length some will go to have there fifteen minutes of fame. \nMakes me wonder how many people have curtains on their computer because they have Windows?????????????
1161442
spellcheck much? apparently not
271810
Spell check is a wonderful thing. try it sometime.
433257
Some are too lazy to use this feature! I'm not, rest assured! I've enhanced my spelling 100% using a computer the last 3-5 years. I'm 18 years old and am proud of my vocabulary.
352422
Sometimes the suggestions this little utility makes has no connection to the words I'm typing. If you are talking about common words, then I understand your anger and agree with you. But why didn't you start the sentence with capital letter? Are you to lazy to press one key?\nSome just don't give a damn about spelling.
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Spell checkers work by comparing each word in your document against an electronic dictionary.\n\nFor an indepth decription please see http://dictionary.reference.com/help/faq/language/s06.html
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It's becoming less of a focus, in large part due to technology and how it will, arguably in the near future, be integrated entirely into school curricula.  The spell check feature is going to replace spelling lessons.  Just another way technology "makes life easier."\n\nTheorists also believe that we'll "pick up" our mistakes and thier solutions as they're identified-- but these folks obviously haven't spent any time in the real world.  Theory and real-world application rarely coincide.  Why would any child take the time to recognize a spelling deficiency if there will always be a button to click that will correct things for them?  What is the motivation?
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If it can't spell its own name correctly (ACQUIRED) I don't see how it will learn to spell computer...\n\nHowever if you are talking about an AI system, spelling is a rather simple task not requiring much in the way of knowledge.  A simple look up of valid words will do it...
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I've never been a great speller. I can recognize when I spell something wrong though.  I also know the difference between its and it's, there, they're and their, and other words like that which spell checkers aren't good at correcting. \nMostly I use spell checker to check for typos (I type fast and tend to transpose letters). But I am getting lazy because Word auto-corrects so much that I don't even have to think anymore.\nI have noticed my handwriting is getting worse because I type everything--even my grocery list is on my PDA.  When I have to take notes even I can't read them the next day unless I type them right away.
645964
Did you know that there is spell check?
126838
No. they'd load at least a 900k dictionary and check every one dictionary word to everyone of your words. It's much too bulky and you can do it yourself. Use abiword or openoffice as spell check it's free.\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result?p=spellcheck\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result?p=spell+check
1056175
I've asked this question.  Most people just don't care about their spelling, and they claim to be in too much of a hurry to use Spell Check.  They are idiots.
845353
Does it rhyme with witch?
198493
thats kinda funny since you call yourself a korn chik- \n\nI know its just for fun, but not only is CORN spelled wrong, the "R" is backwards (and chik is spelled chiCk) ;)\n\nI agree with your point though- BUT I think its redundant to go around checking everyones spelling.  I was an ACE at spelling when I was in school- but that was 20 years ago, and when you get stuck on an assembly line for many years and arent doing all the reading and writing you used to do- we (at least I have) lose some of that knowledge.  I find myself all the time spelling words and then thinking they look wrong, then try something else- only to realize I had it right the first time.  Also, some of us (like me) who cant type while looking at the screen sometimes miss typos- and I for one, no longer get so anal about spelling, as long as people know what I am saying.\n\nYahoo is ridiculous!!! they blanked out the word "a n a l"\n\nand pleez dont take it personal, I was just joking with you-- I had a feeling you knew what u were doing when you did your alias.  By the way, the spell checker is fairly new here too.
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I never use spell-checking because it doesn't detect problems like they're - there - their or who's - whose.  When I post or email something informally, like here, I reread what I have written very carefully before I hit the 'send' or 'post' button.  I probably make a mistake about once a year.\n\nWhen I write for work -- even if it's just an email -- I reread what I've written very, very carefully.  I probably make about a mistake a decade.\n\nOn the other hand, I regularly check words in the dictionary to make sure I've spelled and used them correctly.
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Why do most of the people on this site have a hard time stringing together a sentence?  I've been wondering this for a long time.  Most people don't know what spell check is, and most people don't read.  Reading is proven to increase spelling and grammar, but no one likes to read, they would rather watch TV and play video games.  \n\nPeople on this board irritate me because they post questions and you can't even understand what they say.