Writing

GlobalSpellchecker is software that checks the spelling of any word that is copied to the clipboard. To do so, the user must choose the word that needs to be checked and copy it (CTRL-C or right-click/copy). GlobalSpellchecker can then access the word, check its spelling, and come up with suggestions if the word is misspelled. The user can then copy one of the suggestions to the clipboard and then paste it into the document by typing its number.

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Grammar Expert plus is software that helps with writing. It comes with many tools, including a grammar checker, a spell checker, an English grammar, and a thesaurus.

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Grammar Slammer Deluxe is software that helps with writing. It is basically a Windows Help File. To use it, all the user has to do is to search for the needed information or to browse through the help file.

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Grammarly automatically detects grammar, spelling, punctuation, word choice, and plagiarism. Grammarly can be added to a web browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari and Firefox) or to Microsoft Office. Users can also check their writing with Grammarly’s online editor.

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Hemingway analyzes text and gives users’ suggestions to tighten and simplify their text. Hemingway also supports text formatting. The paid version does not require an internet connection.

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Hop! Écrire and Hop! Writing allows the user to plan and to complete a writing project. To make this possible, many tools are available. This software features an agenda, a project outline editor, a storyline editor and a character editor. It is possible to write using the software itself, making it easier to use the tools. Hop! Écrire and Hop! Writing includes a dictionary to improve writing quality.

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IHMC CmapTools software allows users to construct, navigate, share and criticize knowledge models represented as concept maps.

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Inspiration is an “idea-mapping” or “mind-mapping” software that allows users to ‘map-out’ processes, essay structures or flowcharts using a library of icons, symbols and pre-existing templates. This tool helps users who are ‘visual thinkers’ build and structure their concepts and reinforce the organization of their thinking processes.

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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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LetMeType 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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