Online Tools for Grammar and Writing
There are a wealth of tools available on the Internet to assist you when writing - whether you are an ESL learner, a student, or writing documents and emails in the workplace.
Free Online Grammar Checkers and Spell Checkers
There are many freely accessible websites and applications on the Internet that can assist you when writing. Here are our favorite:
Google Toolbar - Spell Checking
The Google Toolbar offers you a wealth of tools from within your browser. The built-in spell checker is one of the best. It features auto correction, and can also spell check in many languages apart from English. Check it out here:
WhiteSmoke Google Gadget - Grammar Checking, Spell Checking and Style Editing
WhiteSmoke make a writing tool with advanced grammar correction, as well as a range of other tools for writers. They also have a Google Gadget featuring grammar checking, spell checking and text enrichment. Check it out here:
Free Online Dictionary Resources
Reference.com
Reference.com is an amazing resource for all writers. Here can can search through an online dictionary, an online thesaurus, and an online encyclopedia. Visit:
OneLook.com
One Look is your one-stop destination for all things dictionary related. Get centralized definitions from just about every online dicontary available. Check it out now:
Grammar Software and Writing Tools - Commercial Applications
WhiteSmoke 2008+
WhiteSmoke 2008+ is one of the premier writing tools available. This is an all-in-one writing tool using natural language processing (NLP) technology to perform advanced grammar checking, spell checking and style checking. Check it out here:
Stylewriter
StyleWriter is a "style and usage checker" for English. It helps you cut jargon from sentences and improve writing clarity. Check it out here:
Grammar Expert Plus
Grammar Expert Plus is a relatively simpla grammar checker, without the advanced features of previously mentioned products. Check it out here:
