LanguageTool is an Open Office add-on that works in a very similar fashion to the MS Word spellchecker. However, LanguageTool not only corrects mistakes, it also provides an explanation as to why what the user wrote is incorrect.
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Windows 10, Scanning and OCRThis app uses optical character recognition to allow users to obtain a text transcript from a photo.
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Windows, OtherLecShare Pro is a collection of tools for instructors who desire to render their PowerPoint materials accessible to everyone.
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Windows, MagnificationLens is a simple screen magnifier utility that magnifies an area around the mouse cursor.
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Windows, MagnificationLens Magnifying Glass is a very simple magnification utility that magnifies a small area of the Windows desktop. After a user starts the program, a lens appears on the desktop. This program can zoom up to 64 times and allows the user to adjust the degree of magnification and move the lens using the keyboard.
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Windows, WritingLetMeType is a free word prediction software that works with any program where the user is required to enter text. It includes support for most Western languages and even mixed language environments. LetMeType’s is also customizable. Users can set the maximum number of suggestions and their frequency.
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Windows, WritingLexibar is word prediction software that uses a word bank to suggest words as users begin typing. Suggestions are based on correct spelling or similar sounding words. Users can add words to the word bank and also choose to view pictures illustrating the suggestions. Lexibar can read text out loud from emails, PDF, and Word documents. The software works in both English and French and users can choose from 21 voices.
Details on LexibarLingoes
Windows, Dictionary/ReferenceLingoes is a dictionary and translation software that allows the user to search for words and translate them. It is also possible to translate large chunks of text.
Details on LingoesLiteracy Productivity Pack
Windows, OtherLiteracy Productivity Pack is an combination of different tools. Worksheet Wizard is used to create digital versions of work sheets to make them easier to edit. Write Now, another of the tools, is a word processor, spellchecker, and word predictor. Literacy Productivity Pack also comes with E-Text Reader, PDF Equalize, Text-to-Audio, Universal Reader Plus, English Talking Dictionary, French Talking Dictionary, and Talking Calculator.
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Windows, Organization/ProductivityLucidchart allows users to create a variety of diagrams, including flowcharts, venn diagrams, mind maps, floor maps and more. Diagrams can be exported to Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Google apps, PDF, PNG, JPEG, VDX and URL formats.
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