Even if you had solid “fives” at a Russian school, keeping in mind all the rules (and even more so the exceptions!) While working is almost impossible. Fortunately, correcting errors in the text can now be trusted with specialized services and applications. About them today and will be discussed. What programs are best used for spelling and punctuation?
Microsoft Word
Perhaps the most popular option, since many work in the Microsoft editor. He copes with his task well, and determines not only spelling, but also punctuation and even stylistic errors.
Of the advantages, it can be noted that the verification is carried out in live mode (I wrote incorrectly - I saw it right away), and there is also support for almost all languages. In recent versions, many typos are corrected automatically. However, with all its merits, Word can handle only the most serious errors. For deep work on the text, it is better to use something more serious.
Orfo switcher
A popular program for correcting errors in the text. How convenient is this utility? Firstly, Orfo Switcher checks spelling in all programs, whether it is Notepad, a browser window or a messenger such as Skype. Secondly, the application can automatically switch the layout if necessary (for example, if you again wrote "Ghbdtn" instead of "Hello").
Spell checker
This application works on the same principle - the search and correction of errors in the text occurs in all programs that you open. You can also check the fragment that is on the clipboard. If there is an error in the entered application, a red flag appears in the upper corner of the screen. If desired, you can configure a sound alert.
What is worth noting? First of all, support for more than 30 languages (you just need to connect the corresponding dictionaries). In addition, there is a user dictionary where you can add slang and other words that the program does not know.
Afterscan express
This application will be appreciated by those who often have to scan and recognize voluminous articles and works. The program’s functionality includes correcting errors in the text, cleaning “garbage” in punctuation marks, as well as removing extra spaces and indents. In addition, the application automatically replaces the Latin letters in Russian words. And for $ 99 you can get the Pro version, which, among other things, corrects errors that occur during manual entry and removes unnecessary transfers.
Keyswitcher
A simple and easy program that will become a real lifesaver for those who write a lot, quickly and therefore often make typos. KeySwitcher automatically corrects errors in the text and, like Orfo-Switcher, switches the layout from Russian to English and vice versa if necessary.
You can undo automatic changes simply by clicking Backspace. And the coolest thing is that the program is self-learning. That is, if you cancel an action, the application will remember this and will use it in the future. Moreover, the application does not load the system at all and does not slow down the computer.
Useful Online Services
When working with large articles, it is better to use several tools. In addition to standard programs that perform correction of errors in the text, it is better to "run" the material through specialized services. Here are just a few of the options that reporters and copywriters use:
- Text.ru. The well-known service for checking for plagiarism also has its own algorithms for determining text literacy. At the same time, it performs SEO analysis, giving out indicators of “spamming” and “water content”. All errors are highlighted, and to find out what the problem is, you just need to click on the selected fragment.
- Advego . "Advego" also has its own spell check - and, quite working. All misspelled words are underlined, and when you hover, you can see the replacement options. The analysis also determines the water content and nausea of the document. Unlike competitors, it supports a large number of languages.
- Yandex.Speller . Originally intended to connect to sites, however, there is a fully functional web version. Allows you to check texts in Russian, English and Ukrainian.
- "Spelling" . Although this service is paid, it costs its money unequivocally (especially since the amounts are more than symbolic). This application not only performs error correction in the text, but also helps to improve its readability, get rid of tautology, borrowed words and complex structures. An indispensable assistant for those who write articles.
We hope you find our short list helpful. However, do not forget that even the most “sophisticated” service is just a program, so you need to not only blindly follow the recommendations, but think and work through each text yourself.