New computer, how do I get spell check to work, xp home.

[Ironpost]

Thanks

[TexasChick]

1. First, what software are you using to type in? Word? n/t

[Ironpost]

2. First things first, thanks. I'm using notepad

[jayfish]

3. If Your Using Notepad Do The Following.

Go to www.google.com, type in your word or series of words and hit enter. Any misspelled words will be flagged and suggestions given. Or you could use the DU spell-checker.

Jay

[Ironpost]

6. Jay I want to use DU spell-checker.

thanks for the help. David

[jayfish]

9. Your Welcome. -NT-

Jay

[jayfish]

11. I Get It Now.

DU spell checker doesn't work. What happens when you click "Check Spelling"? You may also want to check out the DU Computer Help & Support group

Jay

[Ironpost]

13. Thanks bro'

you got it, what do I do to correct this. Thanks happy holidays

[jayfish]

14. What Happens When You Click "Check Spelling"?

What browser are you using?

Jay

[The Son of God]

15. I suspect deliberate ignorance

with this one.

[TexasChick]

4. Okay. I don't know if XP Notepad has a spell checker or not. In earlier

versions, it doesn't. Look up at the menus to see. If not, you may have to copy and paste your words into Word and do a spell check that way. Let me know if you don't know how to run spell check through Word and I will tell you how.

[Crowdance]

5. Notepad doesn't offer spellcheck.

You need to use a word processing program to have spellcheck. Notepad is just an editing utility.

[leftyandproud]

16. first things first...DO THIS!

www.OPENOFFICE.org

big download, but well worth it...fully compatible with the $300+ Microsoft Office products...but FREE! (spell check included)

[Razorback_Democrat]

7. You can use the spell check on the bottom of the posting

but I don't know how to spell check except in word and wp, where you can do it under edit, or on the toolbar

[Ironpost]

8. Thanks, but it doesn't work.

[TreasonousBastard]

10. Notepad doesn't have a spell checker...

and I'm guessing you don't want to buy Office just to spellcheck.

But there are plenty of free word processors like CryptEdit and AbiWord that do do without going to the whole office routine like Open Office or Easy Office.

One simple spell checker I use is WordWeb at:
http://wordweb.info/

get the free version

All Purpose Spell Checker is great for whole pages. Palware seems to be out of business, or isn't supporting the free version, but google it for sites that have it for download.

[DS1]

12. turn off your popup blocker