Integrated software to help with the basic mechanics of language, spelling and grammar checker programs. These will examine already written text, and point out suspicious or unfamiliar words and structures, sometimes suggesting corrections. They will not catch all errors, and will incorrectly flag some correct usage, so their recommendations should be taken with a grain of salt.
Software company specializing in linguistic engineering. The Bilingual Grammar Checker, El Corector, CorText, programs for French, English, and Spanish, for Linux and Windows. www.machinasapiens.com
Free, instant, one click access to dictionary and thesaurus definitions and spell checking from a toolbar on your web browser. Free software that contains no adware or spyware. By Socket Software. www.socketsoftware.com/Products/wordz/index.php
Critical report on the effectiveness of Grammatik V based on samples of essays by EFL students. Paper presented at EUROCALL. www.camsoftpartners.co.uk/euro96b.htm
Software for conjugating verbs in modern and extinct languages, including English. Free to use online or pay for the downloadable version. www.verbix.com
Proofreads text for grammar, spelling, style, and mechanics errors and problems ignored by major word processors' checking tools. Provides examples, explanations, and suggestions. www.serenity-software.com
Software for Windows, which provides direct offline access to various commercial dictionaries and reference sources. Demos, detailed product information, online ordering. www.ifinger.com
Universal interactive grammar checking, spelling checking, dictionary, thesaurus, autocorrect, and autotype tool that works with virtually every program on your Mac computer. linguisoft.com
A program for all word processing applications to add accented characters to text. Especially suitable for language departments in educational establishments. www.edhitec.com/edhitecedhome.htm
A text mode menu and window-driven user interface for dictionaries. Includes a dictionary manager, quick word lookup, and configurable color schemes. konst.org.ua/groan
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