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Spell Check
« on: August 23, 2007, 07:57:58 PM »
Can anyone explain why the SLY spell checker works on my home PC, but not at work?
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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2007, 09:42:10 PM »
max.... u shouldn't  b  using "company" time hanging out on this forum.  J/K...max :D :D :D
i'm not sure but maybe tyler can aswer that one.

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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2007, 10:15:19 PM »
Maybe you just spell better during working hours??   ^-^
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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2007, 01:56:33 AM »
We don't have a spell checker...LOL

So, I'm curious as to how the one at home works!

Actually, if you have the Google toolbar setup on your home computer, then you have a spell checker.
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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2007, 02:09:43 AM »
You have a tool bar 3rd party program other than your web broswer that checks spelling. On your work computer if your company is half smart they'll lock the thing down to the max to prevent you from installing items on your computer.

some companies will go the extent to have in their contract you will be fired and or charged if you do anything to disrupt the work machine.

I was working with a customer on his Windows XP issue and never thought to ask about his prilvages at work any way we disconnected him from his domain. And i'm not sure how to connect to the domain once the connect has been broken.... anyway, he called back in with his HR rep, Direct supervisor , IT personel and the over all boss of company/building (not sure which). They tracked me down, and we had to have a discussion with myself and my senior tech, to make sure that my intentions were pure and that he did not know what he was doing.

Was going to lose his 6 figure salary...... and i didn't even get a damn christmas card from the guy.
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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2007, 07:12:59 AM »
OK, I did some checking and decided I'm not crazy after all.  I'm using Firefox 2.0.0.6.  In the Options/Advanced tab, there is a check spelling button. 

Works gr8 by the way (Warhawk that was 4 U).

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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2007, 07:59:44 PM »
Quote from: herronm on August 24, 2007, 07:12:59 AM

Works gr8 by the way (Warhawk that was 4 U).
Max
;D ;D ;D

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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2007, 08:24:44 AM »
dont worry warhawk..i have no problem understanding ur txt codes...i actually find them easier 2 read than some other posters who have a tendency to type 1 giant paragraph. ;D
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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2007, 12:31:17 PM »
Quote from: JDog on August 27, 2007, 08:24:44 AM
dont worry warhawk..i have no problem understanding ur txt codes...i actually find them easier 2 read than some other posters who have a tendency to type 1 giant paragraph. ;D
Perhaps Paul and I should teach a few lessons in the lost art of writing a coherent paragraph!

This leads me to a topic RazorX and I recently discussed.  Does Spell Check and similar programs improve or erode our ability to spell? 
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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2007, 03:29:14 PM »
Quote from: wpruitt on August 27, 2007, 12:31:17 PM
Quote from: JDog on August 27, 2007, 08:24:44 AM
dont worry warhawk..i have no problem understanding ur txt codes...i actually find them easier 2 read than some other posters who have a tendency to type 1 giant paragraph. ;D
Perhaps Paul and I should teach a few lessons in the lost art of writing a coherent paragraph!

This leads me to a topic RazorX and I recently discussed.  Does Spell Check and similar programs improve or erode our ability to spell? 

I don't see how it could do anything BUT erode spelling ability.  High school students today are already some of the poorest spellers in this countrys history by the daily examples I see.     It may also fall in line with some info I gained at a recent graduate course in Speech and Language.   It seems that as a result of constant use of computer and text messaging, handwriting is seriously declining to the point that many students cannot even read cursive writing.  Seems spelling would go the same way for similar reasons.
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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2007, 08:51:38 PM »
Quote from: Paul on August 27, 2007, 03:29:14 PM
Quote from: wpruitt on August 27, 2007, 12:31:17 PM
Quote from: JDog on August 27, 2007, 08:24:44 AM
dont worry warhawk..i have no problem understanding ur txt codes...i actually find them easier 2 read than some other posters who have a tendency to type 1 giant paragraph. ;D
Perhaps Paul and I should teach a few lessons in the lost art of writing a coherent paragraph!

This leads me to a topic RazorX and I recently discussed.  Does Spell Check and similar programs improve or erode our ability to spell? 

I don't see how it could do anything BUT erode spelling ability.  High school students today are already some of the poorest spellers in this countrys history by the daily examples I see.     It may also fall in line with some info I gained at a recent graduate course in Speech and Language.   It seems that as a result of constant use of computer and text messaging, handwriting is seriously declining to the point that many students cannot even read cursive writing.  Seems spelling would go the same way for similar reasons.

aWth actlyEx rAe uYo ingrTy ot aSy?  Only joking fellas.  Seriously, I do totally see your point on this. 
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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2007, 09:33:48 PM »
WOW!!!  i hope that my "special" messages using "text-like" words  r  not offending anyone.  this is NOT a high school english class or an assignment that we have 2 turn in &  b  graded.  i assure 2 u all that i am a very capable speller.  i was always either in the top 3 when it came 2 spelling in grammar, jr. high, & high school.  i always made A's & B's in english classes.  i always made good grades on my term papers & research papers in school.  like  i said if  u  ever  c  me writing whole words on my posts than its either i have been #1 kidnapped, #2murdered, or #3 very sick.  and if #1 or #2 has happened... please send the fbi  2 florida 2 help with the investigation.  this  site is supposed 2  b  fun but if my "text-like" posts continue 2 b offensive than i  will leave this forum.   my "text-like" ways is my "personality" when i post on this forum or when i write 4 fun BUT if this were a business letter or college term paper than:  I would write in whole words and sentences.   anyways.. just my 2 cents.

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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2007, 10:31:16 PM »
Quote from: warhawk on August 27, 2007, 09:33:48 PM
... this is NOT a high school English class or an assignment that we have 2 turn in &  b  graded.  i assure 2 u all that i am a very capable speller. ..WARHAWK O0
Hawk - this is not aimed at you; rather at the concept in general of spelling and appropriate usage of the Queen's Tongue.   

 
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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2007, 10:46:49 PM »
Quote from: wpruitt on August 27, 2007, 10:31:16 PM
Quote from: warhawk on August 27, 2007, 09:33:48 PM
... this is NOT a high school English class or an assignment that we have 2 turn in &  b  graded.  i assure 2 u all that i am a very capable speller. ..WARHAWK O0
Hawk - this is not aimed at you; rather at the concept in general of spelling and appropriate usage of the Queen's Tongue.   

 

wpruitt.... i'm sorry 4 my misunderstanding but i felt it was indirectly pointed 2 me.  glad that it wasn't aimed @ me.  thanks 4 the clarification.  O0

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Re: Spell Check
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2007, 12:04:09 AM »
Quote from: Lance on August 27, 2007, 08:51:38 PM
aWth actlyEx rAe uYo ingrTy ot aSy?  Only joking fellas.  Seriously, I do totally see your point on this. 

The funny thing is that I actually read this correctly the first time.  I had to go back and look at the words to realize you scrambled them.
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