A small problem?

**Dolebludger** · 09-19-2008

In the past few days, I have been unable to find the spell checker on this board that I used to use. Perhaps it has just moved and is hiding from me? In any event, I need it as my spelling is really bad.

gazafiza · 09-19-2008

I wouldn't worry mate. I tend to write on MS word, use the spell check there, then paste it over. Anyway, you have a SLK, you must be doing something right...right?

Tummy · 09-19-2008

If you have a mac, press Command ; to spell check in any text field, anywhere.

In Windows, you can install something like this for IE: ieSpell

**snowbyhui** · 09-19-2008

the other option is to use Google Chrome which has in line spell check, very nice feature.

It is my default browser now

**etyu** · 09-19-2008

FireFox has spell check also.

**Dolebludger** · 09-19-2008

OK: I can't type first on windows and then copy and paste to a post, becuse the sentences and paragraphs come out all garbled. I have downloaded ieSpell, and not to figure out how to use it and where to find the prompt.

**Cruzer 8** · 09-22-2008

I guess that you are talking about another site this one has spell check in the top right hand corner of the message area (ABC check mark)
If this is not your problem my internet browser is window's Explorer and it will also spell check post to this site --- maybe it just got turned off on the control bar

**Dolebludger** · 09-22-2008

No sir, I am talking about this board. The page on which I am typing this response has no spell check "bug" in the upper right corner. It had such just a few days ago, but it is gone. I can find no link on the site control panel for spell check. Any suggestions on how to get it back?

**Cruzer 8** · 09-22-2008

I'm not capable to solve this problem for you as I have no control over the site --- maybe you can pm Bill T and he should be able to solve your problem.

**dmjonez** · 09-23-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolebludger

No sir, I am talking about this board. The page on which I am typing this response has no spell check "bug" in the upper right corner. It had such just a few days ago, but it is gone. I can find no link on the site control panel for spell check. Any suggestions on how to get it back?

I have ieSpell using XP on this forum. (In fact, I just used it to proof-read this post.) I think it's actually an aftermarket application that installs itself when you download it. I had trouble with it once, when my anti-virus program got a little too protective. Do you have the spell check icon in the top right corner when you reply to a message? It is the little "abc" with a check below (I apologize if you knew that already, had to ask). If you click on it and nothing happens, try turning off your firewall and make sure you don't have a pop-up blocker. I use ZoneAlarm, and it occasionally blocks this type program requiring me to "unblock" it again.

Hope that helps.

Of course, like the others said, Google Chrome and Firefox work really well and don't have these problems. Both are free, and make Microsoft look bad by comparison...

**Dolebludger** · 09-27-2008

Mysteriously, my spell check on this forum has returned!

It appears (as it did before) as a check mark with "ABC" above it on the upper right side of the reply page. Problem solved -- I hope permanently.

**Dolebludger** · 10-13-2008

Well, the spell checker returned to my old PC, then the old PC died. I bought a new Mac, and I'll try pressing "Command" as suggested above. Oh oh, that does not work!

**Dolebludger** · 10-13-2008

Oh, I see, I have to press "Command" and ";". now let's try. Ok, it identified improper spelling, but did not show the proper spelling (which I often need). Does anybody know hhow I can get this feature?

**UK-C200** · 10-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolebludger

Well, the spell checker returned to my old PC, then the old PC died. I bought a new Mac, and I'll try pressing "Command" as suggested above. Oh oh, that does not work!

Hmmm, you *were* of course wearing a black turtle neck and jeans? You have to be wearing the right clothes for a Mac to work! :-)

**Dolebludger** · 10-13-2008

No, actually a dark red polo and jeans. Maybe the problem is the shirt?

09-19-2008	#1 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	A small problem? In the past few days, I have been unable to find the spell checker on this board that I used to use. Perhaps it has just moved and is hiding from me? In any event, I need it as my spelling is really bad. __________________ The SLK -- What the SL was supposed to be.

09-19-2008	#5 (permalink)
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09-19-2008	#6 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	OK: I can't type first on windows and then copy and paste to a post, becuse the sentences and paragraphs come out all garbled. I have downloaded ieSpell, and not to figure out how to use it and where to find the prompt. __________________ The SLK -- What the SL was supposed to be.

09-22-2008	#7 (permalink)
Cruzer 8 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Vehicle: 07 SL 550 Mars Red Posts: 572 Country: Thanks: 31 Thanked 57 Times in 27 Posts	I guess that you are talking about another site this one has spell check in the top right hand corner of the message area (ABC check mark) If this is not your problem my internet browser is window's Explorer and it will also spell check post to this site --- maybe it just got turned off on the control bar __________________ GENE ---- See My Pic's To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* SL 550 Mars Red

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	No sir, I am talking about this board. The page on which I am typing this response has no spell check "bug" in the upper right corner. It had such just a few days ago, but it is gone. I can find no link on the site control panel for spell check. Any suggestions on how to get it back? __________________ The SLK -- What the SL was supposed to be.

09-19-2008	#2 (permalink)
gazafiza SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Vehicle: 05 350 SLK black with cream leather and wood. ALL the trimmings and bits. Full MB fitted AMG body Other Toys: Jeep Wrangler. KTM 950 SMR. R44 Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wouldn't worry mate. I tend to write on MS word, use the spell check there, then paste it over. Anyway, you have a SLK, you must be doing something right...right?

09-19-2008	#3 (permalink)
Tummy Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: EWR / CLE Vehicle: 2005 SLK350, 2004 Infiniti FX45 Posts: 283 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts	If you have a mac, press Command ; to spell check in any text field, anywhere. In Windows, you can install something like this for IE: ieSpell

09-19-2008	#4 (permalink)
snowbyhui Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 06 SLK55 Other Toys: Lexus 400h, Wii Posts: 199 Country: Thanks: 36 Thanked 43 Times in 23 Posts	the other option is to use Google Chrome which has in line spell check, very nice feature. It is my default browser now

09-22-2008	#9 (permalink)
Cruzer 8 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Vehicle: 07 SL 550 Mars Red Posts: 572 Country: Thanks: 31 Thanked 57 Times in 27 Posts	I'm not capable to solve this problem for you as I have no control over the site --- maybe you can pm Bill T and he should be able to solve your problem. __________________ GENE ---- See My Pic's To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* SL 550 Mars Red

09-27-2008	#11 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Mysteriously, my spell check on this forum has returned!It appears (as it did before) as a check mark with "ABC" above it on the upper right side of the reply page. Problem solved -- I hope permanently. __________________ The SLK -- What the SL was supposed to be.

10-13-2008	#12 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Well, the spell checker returned to my old PC, then the old PC died. I bought a new Mac, and I'll try pressing "Command" as suggested above. Oh oh, that does not work! __________________ The SLK -- What the SL was supposed to be.

10-13-2008	#13 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Oh, I see, I have to press "Command" and ";". now let's try. Ok, it identified improper spelling, but did not show the proper spelling (which I often need). Does anybody know hhow I can get this feature? __________________ The SLK -- What the SL was supposed to be.

10-13-2008	#15 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	No, actually a dark red polo and jeans. Maybe the problem is the shirt? __________________ The SLK -- What the SL was supposed to be.

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