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Posted by Howard Zane on Sunday, December 3, 2017 6:23 AM

I re-read my last thread and was horrified at my spelling mistakes. I came off as "unliterate". How about a spellcheck for this group!! For the record, I did finish the 8th grade!!

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Posted by RR_Mel on Sunday, December 3, 2017 6:53 AM

Howard
 
The older I get the fatter my fingers become thus I use Word to compose my posts and do a copy and paste.  The Word spell check works pretty good.
 
I also copy and paste picture links to the word document, that helps me load the pictures to my posts.  Regular links work good that way too.
 
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 3, 2017 7:00 AM

Well, the "old" version of the forum had a spellcheck, but the "new and improved" version we enjoy for quite some time now does not.

So much for progress!

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Posted by DSchmitt on Sunday, December 3, 2017 7:16 AM

Spellcheck would be useful, however it does not always come up with correct word. Sometimes with funny or unintelligible results.

My main problem is I often see what I meant to type, not what I actually did type.

When I first typed this I post I spelled "unintelligible" wrong. I copied the incorrect spelling into Google and came up with the correct spelling which I pasted into the post. Usually works, however doesn't work if I am too far off. Sometimes I eventually find the correct spelling, other times I use a different word.

Still I cringe when I read an old post and see the mistakes that I missed.

I also have a problem with the both the reply and edit wondows because of their size, it is difficut to see enough of the post to keep things straight when I make changes, so I often end up with misplaced words and sentences. 

edit 1 After posting this, I saw several errors, which I corrected.  Hope I got all of them.

edit 2 Found another one.

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Posted by BigDaddy on Sunday, December 3, 2017 7:27 AM

It's odd the mistakes I make and the ones I don't.  I almost (95%) always leave the r off of your until the first edit.  I know the difference between there and their but my fingers seem to have forgotten.  Editing sometimes brings its own errors.

I never write breaks when I mean brakes.

 

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Sunday, December 3, 2017 8:14 AM

Howard ..... That's a great sugestin. 

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Posted by G Paine on Sunday, December 3, 2017 10:11 AM

The problem is that Kalmbach has bought a "package" program to manage this forum, and the new package did not include spell check. Not likely that this colud be added

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Posted by angelob6660 on Sunday, December 3, 2017 10:53 AM

I make sure my spell check is correct. I also re-read my own posts to check for sentence errors. Since my kindle's keyboard has spell check and I try to use fancy words but I can't seem to start and finish. So I use easy words.

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Posted by tstage on Sunday, December 3, 2017 11:05 AM

As Ulrich correctly stated, older versions of the forum software had the spellcheck feature but this one does not.  Your only options are:

  • Check your posts for spelling errors before posting, or...
  • Copy & paste your post in a word processing program (e.g. MS Word) that will highlight the spelling errors, right click on the red underlined words, make the suitable choice to correct the error, copy & paste the edited post back into the post body, then click the Submit Your Reply button to post to the forum

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 3, 2017 11:08 AM

How come that spelling and typing errors only appear once I have hit the "Submit" button? Embarrassed

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Posted by Lone Wolf and Santa Fe on Sunday, December 3, 2017 11:09 AM

I thought browsers came with automatic spell check but somehow it doesn't work on this forum. I wish it did because I hate the hassle of having to cut and paste from a word processor. But spell check can't fix everything. Mistake will be maid.

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Posted by tstage on Sunday, December 3, 2017 11:25 AM

Sir Madog

How come that spelling and typing errors only appear once I have hit the "Submit" button? Embarrassed

...even after rechecking it 2 or 3 times BEFORE hitting it.  I feel your pain, Ulrich. Laugh

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Posted by Track fiddler on Sunday, December 3, 2017 11:36 AM

One can use a voice text app. It usually spells things correct 95% of the time. It will confuse words like (two,too,and to) so you still have to go back and manually edit things before you post. I still find it faster than typing. This system works really well if you're not a good typer, and also very well if you are prone to making spelling mistakes.

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Posted by Medina1128 on Sunday, December 3, 2017 11:44 AM

I use Grammarly as my spell checker. It's quite effective at correcting not only spelling errors but grammar and punctuation.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 3, 2017 11:54 AM

Track fiddler
One can use a voice text app. It usually spells things correct 95% of the time.

Pardon me if I voice my doubts about this! You will join me once you have watched this:

 

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Posted by Graham Line on Sunday, December 3, 2017 11:56 AM

This all reminds me of a comment I heard several years ago:

"For someone who spent three years in the seventh grade, you ought to be smarter."

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Posted by Track fiddler on Sunday, December 3, 2017 12:07 PM

Funny stuff Ulrich. Laugh It reminded me of Benny Hill's humor, only a little cleaner.

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Posted by richg1998 on Sunday, December 3, 2017 1:01 PM

I suspect they used a poor company, low budget, kid in his bedroom, to upgrade a few years ago. Spell check went away and I don't recall the powers to be making any comments.

I use an Open Office App to spell check for me. Copy and paste into the message. About the same as MS Office.

I have a tendency to reverse a couple letters at times. teh instead of the is a small example.

Seen this discussion before.

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Posted by tloc52 on Sunday, December 3, 2017 1:17 PM

Howard Zane

I re-read my last thread and was horrified at my spelling mistakes. I came off as "unliterate". How about a spellcheck for this group!! For the record, I did finish the 8th grade!!

HZ

 

. Howard, I don’t care about your spelling. With the way Twitter, Facebook and other social media is today no one else should care either. What I care about is the thought you put behind your questions, responses and of your modeling. Auto correct or spell check to me is worst than doing your own thing.

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Posted by rrebell on Sunday, December 3, 2017 1:41 PM

I have a high ediucation and never could spell, grammer sucks too, good thing I never got a job that requires a lot of writing.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 3, 2017 1:51 PM

tloc52
. Howard, I don’t care about your spelling. With the way Twitter, Facebook and other social media is today no one else should care either. What I care about is the thought you put behind your questions, responses and of your modeling. Auto correct or spell check to me is worst than doing your own thing. TomO

I couldn´t disagree more! The use of proper English is essential for a correct mutual understanding! Maybe I owe it to my age, my educational background and the fact that English is  not my native language, but I find it difficult to comprehend posts done in "texting" style. Actually, I find them disrespectful and therefore disregard those posts.

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Posted by BATMAN on Sunday, December 3, 2017 2:24 PM

Sir Madog

 

 
tloc52
. Howard, I don’t care about your spelling. With the way Twitter, Facebook and other social media is today no one else should care either. What I care about is the thought you put behind your questions, responses and of your modeling. Auto correct or spell check to me is worst than doing your own thing. TomO

 

I couldn´t disagree more! The use of proper English is essential for a correct mutual understanding! Maybe I owe it to my age, my educational background and the fact that English is  not my native language, but I find it difficult to comprehend posts done in "texting" style. Actually, I find them disrespectful and therefore disregard those posts.

 

I agree 100% with Ulrich. Writing well is good manners in my book. If you are communicating with someone, you should do it properly, it is just good etiquette, much like saying please and thank you, both require a very little effort to do and speak volumes about you, especially in job interviews.

My kids know I won't respond to their text unless properly spelled and punctuated, so I will often get two texts in a row from them, the second one written properly. 

I am just a *** with a high school education that worked in the elements usually loading things on to airplanes, however, long incident reports and operational planning reports that I was asked write had me meeting with top bureaucrats, Government Ministers, and Senators more than a few times. One Senator even commented on how well written my report was. I said,"that's what a high school education will do for you". He said, "I guess our education system must be pretty good".Laugh

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Posted by Track fiddler on Sunday, December 3, 2017 3:28 PM

This thread may have very well messed up my head a little bit.

After submitting a post I find myself going to the site and double-checking everything. I almost feel like I'm back in school.

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Posted by selector on Sunday, December 3, 2017 4:32 PM

"That which is written in haste is often read without pleasure."  Punctuation and standardizations on spelling were necessary for effective communication, and invented long before you could call someone up and ask them, "Did you proof-read your last text to me?"  

I can't tell you how many times I have reread some of what I wrote long ago and told myself, "Darn, that was really GOOD!"  Then, reading a bit further, I am brought suitably low when I see obvious errors in composition.

It's a skill folks.  Just like math, languages, using the 'realistic' skills for those who use their hands and tools to make things.  That's why we took 'composition' in grade school.  Some get A's, some get D's.  Some can build a boat house, some pay others to do it.  What's your time worth?

I think most of us can overlook, or wade through, the run-on prose often found by those who use their smart phones to communicate, including here.  Yes, it's an open avenue to judging someone.  With a little focus and good will, we should be able to get to the nub of their argument and either skewer it or agree with it without getting personal.

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Posted by gmpullman on Sunday, December 3, 2017 5:04 PM

 

Odd thing about this site is that spell-check works just fine in the PM messaging feature. Wonder why that would be?

 

When this "new-and-improved" iteration of the forum was rolled out (three years ago?) it was buggy and I frequently had several paragraphs of text disappear when I clicked "Submit Your Reply". As a work-around I would compose in Word then copy-paste here. That got tedious and over time the site became a little more reliable.

Now, after posting, I re-read my text and pick out any suspicious looking spellings, highlight them, copy and <Crtl-V> the word into the Free Dictionary site just to be sure.

I recall the mantra of some of my elementary school teachers, if you don't know how to spell a word just look it up in a dictionary.

It took me forever to find out how to spell opossum!

Now I have to go, I need to knead the dough.

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Posted by Track fiddler on Sunday, December 3, 2017 5:29 PM

I agree trying your best to use good spelling, punctuation and proper etiquette is a good practice. I always give anything I write  at least a once-over before I send or post it. It's a good idea. 

You know.... Our words are a reflection of us and how people perceive you. Especially if they can't see you when your talking.

We are all human. We all make mistakes. There is nothing wrong with that. I think as long as I try my best that is what's most important.

Wink Track Fiddler

PS.  For me I don't think using a little slang or goofy words once in a while is inappropriate. Especially if you're trying to make something funny or describe something out of the ordinary..... Too Flatline all the time can be a little dry. Confused

 

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Posted by BATMAN on Sunday, December 3, 2017 5:49 PM

Track fiddler
I think as long as I try my best that is what's most important.

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Agree. We all have a few things we do well. Making the best effort when interacting with others, well I consider that an axiom. My kid's fingers move so fast when they are texting, the difference in writing something properly or in slang in measured in milliseconds.Laugh

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Posted by HOmainline on Sunday, December 3, 2017 7:39 PM

Touché!

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Posted by riogrande5761 on Sunday, December 3, 2017 8:40 PM

Sir Madog
 
Track fiddler
One can use a voice text app. It usually spells things correct 95% of the time.

 

 
It doesn't duu Scottish.  That is one of my favorite skits.  My wife is from up near the border with Scotland and can relate to the voice activated lift situation.  We have an Alexa in our home, and half the time she repeats back something completely different from what my wife, with the Geordie (semi-Scottish) accent asks for.

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Posted by hon30critter on Sunday, December 3, 2017 10:51 PM

Howard Zane
I came off as "unliterate".

Umm, shouldn't that be 'illiterate'? I'm guessing that you were 'punning' with us.

Yes, I would love to have spell check on the forums! It works on the PMs, why not here?!?

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