Lexibar 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 LexibarProSpell
Writing, WindowsProSpell is an upgraded version of FreeSpell. It has all of FreeSpell’s functionalities but it also has its own interface.
Details on ProSpellSpell Catcher Plus
Writing, WindowsSpell Catcher Plus is spellchecking software. It works with other software from its own window. Spell Catcher Plus 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 $10 each.
Details on Spell Catcher PlusSpell Check
Writing, WindowsSpellCheck is an online spellchecker. To start the spellchecking process, the user has to enter text into a textbox. SpellCheck then checks every word and if it finds a mistake it comes up with a list of correctly spelt words for the user to choose from.
Details on Spell CheckSuper Spell Checker
Writing, WindowsSuper Spell Checker is a spellchecker that includes text-to-speech. Whether the goal is to correct text or to have it read by the computer, the user must first copy it to Super Spell Checker’s window and then click the appropriate button.
Details on Super Spell CheckerTalking Word Processor
Writing, WindowsTalking Word Processor is an easy-to-use, fully-functional word processor with text-to-speech capability. It’s compatible with all standard word processor files including the latest versions of Microsoft Word, standard text, and Rich Text Formats (WordPerfect). Included with the Talking Word Processor are such features as word prediction, talking grammar check, Language Model Information Summarization (LMIS), a 250,000 word integrated dictionary, highlight and extract tools and much more.
Details on Talking Word ProcessortinySpell
Writing, WindowstinySpell is a spellchecker. When it detects that a word has been misspelled, a message pops up. The user can then click this message to access a list of alternative ways to spell the word.
Details on tinySpelltinySpell+
Writing, WindowstinySpell + is an upgrade of tinySpell. It has all the features of tinySpell with the addition of new options. tinySpell + automatically adjusts to the language the user is writing in. This software also features a “learning” mode that allows it to adapt to the user’s writing style, which helps it make suggestions that are better suited to the user’s needs.
Details on tinySpell+WhiteSmoke Writer
Writing, WindowsWhiteSmoke Writer is software that includes several tools designed to help with writing. Among them are a grammar checker, a spellchecker and a style checker. WhiteSmoke Writer also features a number of templates tailored to different writing requirements or situations (letter of apology, cover letter, etc.).
Details on WhiteSmoke WriterWordAid
Writing, WindowsWordAid is a lexical word listing program. While it might look like word prediction software, the difference lies in the fact that the word list it gives doesn’t take in consideration the context of the sentence. WordAid rather produces a list of words semantically close to the word the user is typing. This software can also read the words on the list using its Text-to-Speech engine.
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