Writing

Antidote includes an advanced grammar checker, a collection of dictionaries, and a set of interactive language guides. Antidote integrates with most word processors and email programs. A full list of compatible programs is available on the website. Antidote is designed to handle French or English, depending on the language users choose upon download. Users can also purchase the other langauge as an add-on.

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Ghotit is a writing assistant that checks spelling (misspelled words, suspected confused/misused words, and grammar errors) and provides suggestions to correct the text. Users can try these features for free on the product’s website (up to 1000 characters). The paid version can be used within various programs such as Microsoft Word, Pages, and Safari and also includes word prediction, text-to-speech capabilities, and a dictionary.

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Ginger checks users’ spelling and grammer. Individuals enter text in the text box and Ginger provides sentence rephrasing and detects mispelled words.

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Hemingway is an online program that gives suggestions to improve writing. After users type or paste text in the program, Hemingway will provide the estimated grade level of the text and it will show which sentences are hard to read, use a passive voice, and include adverbs. The program also provides suggestions to simplify complex sentences and it also allows users to format their text (e.g., bold, italics, bullets, headers). The paid version can be used offline.

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Hop! Écrire and Hop! Writing allows the user to plan and to complete a writing project. This software features an agenda, a dictionary, a project outline editor, a storyline editor and a character editor.

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Spell Catcher X is spellchecking software. It works with other software from its own window. Spell Catcher X also includes a dictionary and a thesaurus. This software also allows the user to associate text shortcuts (e.g., TGIF for “Thank God it’s Friday”) with frequently written text, making it faster to type. The software normally works in 9 languages, but additional ones can be bought for $11 each.

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WordQ is word prediction software. It provides a list of words to choose from as you type the first few letters of each word. It can also pronounce each word, allowing you to choose the one that sounds right. This software can assist individuals who have difficulty typing and those who need help with spelling.

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