This paragraph was written with several intentionel mistakes to see how many my word processor will spot and to test some free online programs.   Some times I type to fast and put three spaces after a period, that effects my layout. Lets’ see if Microsoft Word or Grammarly spot at least 7 errers.

A professional editor would spot 8 errors; how many did you spot?

Microsoft Word spotted 4 errors: 3 possible spelling mistakes and one grammar.

Here are the results when I pasted the paragraph into some free online programs:

• Grammarly.com spotted 3 spelling errors and 1 style error (was written) in the free version; the paid Premium version may have spotted more.
• Ginger Software spotted 6 errors: intentionel, many, Some times, to fast, effects, errers.
• SpellCheck.net spotted 3 errors.
• Reverso.net spotted 3 errors.
• FreeSpellCheckers.com spotted 3 errors.
• SpellCheckPlus.com spotted 3 errors.
• PolishMyWriting.com spotted 4 spelling errors and 1 grammar error (was written)

A professional editor would spot 8 errors:

• 2 spelling errors: intentionel, errers
• 5 grammar errors: was written is passive voice, Some times should be Sometimes, effects should be affects, to fast should be too fast, Lets’ should be Let’s.
• 1 Typographical error: 3 spaces after a period should be 1.

 Conclusion: We still can’t rely on software programs or apps to catch all mistakes; nothing tops a good editor.

How about you? Have you tried any online spell checkers?