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Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash
I don't belong in this thread either, but I wanted to comment.  While generally this is sadly true, I was very relieved to find that Office 2010 has Aus Eng dictionary and proofing tools available. I've done beta reading for three different Australian authors and it was a big help. It isn't perfect, but it cut way back on the "um, is this a mistake or not?" Of course, by the third book, I pretty much had the hang of the common differences (is that an oxymoron?).
Of course, it took me a minute or several to figure out how to add the additional tools, and I'm usually great with software, so they don't make it easy.
After checking just now, I'm happy to report that OpenOffice Writer has an easy-to-access option to switch language, and proofing is available for several of them.
Okay, back to your regularly scheduled discussion. |
Thanks for the info
Yep - Microsoft et al have eventually added different kinds of English Dictionaries and thesaurus to their programs, and I also use Apache's Open Office as my office type software, and isn't it a great free resource!!!
