Correction of errors in the text: 9 tools for the writer and proofreader

Even if at school in Russian you had solid "five", to keep in your head all the rules (and even more so exceptions!) During work is almost impossible. Fortunately, the correction of errors in the text can now be completely entrusted to specialized services and applications. Today they will be discussed. Which programs are best used to check spelling and punctuation?

Microsoft Word

Perhaps the most popular option, since many work in the "macrosoft" editor. For his task, he copes well, and, it determines not only spelling, but also punctuation and even stylistic errors.

Of the advantages, it can be noted that the check is carried out in a live mode (I wrote it wrong - I saw it at once), and there is support for almost all languages. In recent versions, many typos are fixed automatically. However, with all its merits, Word can only master the most blatant mistakes. For deep work on the text, it is better to use something more serious.

Orfo Switcher

A popular program for correcting mistakes in the text. What is convenient for this utility? First, Orfo Switcher verifies the spelling in all programs, whether it's Notepad, a browser window or a Skype-type messenger. Secondly - the application can automatically switch the layout if necessary (for example, if you wrote "Ghbdtn" instead of "Hello" again).

Spell-Checker

This application works on the same principle - the search and correction of errors in the text occurs in all programs that you open. You can also check the fragment that is in the clipboard. If there is an error in the entered application, a red flag appears in the upper corner of the screen. If desired, you can set up a sound notification.

What is worth noting? First of all - support for more than 30 languages (you just need to connect the appropriate dictionaries). In addition, there is a custom dictionary where you can add slang and other words that the program does not know.

AfterScan Express

This application will be appreciated by those who often have to scan and recognize voluminous articles and works. The program's functionality includes correction of errors in the text, cleaning of "garbage" in punctuation marks, as well as removing unnecessary spaces and indents. In addition, the application automatically replaces the Latin letters in Russian words. And for $ 99 you can get a Pro version, which, among other things, fixes errors that occur when typing in manually and removes unnecessary hyphens.

KeySwitcher

A simple and easy program that will become a real "wand-rescue stick" for those who write a lot, quickly and therefore often allows typos. KeySwitcher automatically corrects errors in the text and, like Orfo-Switcher, switches the layout from Russian to English and vice versa if necessary.

You can cancel automatic changes by simply clicking Backspace. And the coolest is that the program is self-learning. That is, if you canceled an action, the application will remember it and will use it in the future. At the same time, the application does not load the system at all and does not slow down the computer.

Useful online services

When working with large articles, it is better to use several tools. In addition to standard programs that correct errors in the text, it is better to "rip" the material through specialized services. Here are just a few of the options that journalists and copywriters use:

• Text.ru. A well-known service for checking for plagiarism also has its own algorithms for determining the literacy of text. Simultaneously performs SEO-analysis, giving out the indicators of "zaspamlennosti" and "water." All errors are highlighted, and to find out what the problem is, just click on the selected fragment.
• Advego . Advego also has its own spell checker, and it's quite working. All words with errors are underlined, and when hovering you can see the options for replacement. The analysis also determines the water content and nausea of the document. Unlike competitors, it supports a large number of languages.
• "Yandex.Speller" . It is initially intended for connection to sites, however there is a full-functional web-version. Allows you to check texts in Russian, English and Ukrainian.
• "Orthogramme . " Although this service is paid, it costs its money unambiguously (especially, the amounts are more than symbolic). This application not only corrects errors in the text, but also helps improve its readability, get rid of tautology, borrowed words and complex constructions. An irreplaceable helper for those who write articles.

Hopefully our small list will be useful to you. However, do not forget that even the most "heaped" service is just a program, so you do not just blindly follow the recommendations, but think and work through each text yourself.