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    Urgent -OpenOffice Spellchecker

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ARom, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. ARom

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    I need to submit an essay to my University but OpenOffice spellchecker doesn't work... whats the deal?

    It just says "spellcheck complete" but I know for a fact a lot of words are spelled wrongly, some intentionally.

    Open Office V2.0 Writer.
     
    ARom, Aug 12, 2008
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    Downloaded Microsoft Office, problem solved.
     
    ARom, Aug 12, 2008
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  3. cat mom

    cat mom Notebook Evangelist

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    If you are in a hurry due to a deadline, try copy and paste into an e-mail and let that spell checker look at it. Some of the formatting may be wrong, but at least you might find the typos.
     
    cat mom, Aug 12, 2008
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  4. Sryii

    Sryii Notebook Enthusiast

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    You could upgrade to version 2.4.1 which is the latest. Though it may take a while. You could also paste it into Firefox, which has a spell checker. Also make sure you have the appropriate dictionary in Ooo. If you spell check for a different language but do NOT have that dictionary that will result. (Example: UK English needs a different dictionary installed before it can be spell checked) Also look on the Ooo forums http://www.oooforum.org/
     
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  5. ARom

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    Thanks for the help, but I'm going to stick with Office 2007 until this trial runs out and then purchase the dam thing :)

    I assumed openoffice spellchecker was fine, I was about to submit it :(
     
    ARom, Aug 12, 2008
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  6. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Hate to say but I think Word spell checker is the best. Just recently had to cut and paste from Thunderbird into Word to get it correct.
     
    powerpack, Aug 12, 2008
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    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    Agreed, one of the main reasons I bought Office was for Word's Grammar and Spelling checker. I know that there are extentions floating around for OpenOffice, but I'd rather use something that I know is relatively accurate.
     
    booboo12, Aug 12, 2008
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