How to check your spelling and grammar

These guides explain how to use the spell-checker and thesaurus features in applications running on Windows, Mac or Linux operating systems. This can help you to produce fewer errors in your text and help you find the exact word you are looking for.

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Check your spelling in applications

Use the spell-checker and thesaurus in programmes such as Microsoft Word and OpenOffice.org Writer.

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