Spell Checking in England.. I'm curious.
Jan 31, 2013 00:15:57 #
shall1585
Loc: Prichard, WV
I've always noticed that we spell some things differently. The issue of spell checking had never come to mind until tonight while I was reading the thread about "mm's on lenses". Someone had commented that in the US it stands for millimeter but in other English speaking countries it's millimetre, although while typing it, only the US spelling is considered correct by the program.. So, do you guys across the Atlantic have the spelling issues with programs such as Word and other programs that offer spell check? How does that work??
Jan 31, 2013 00:23:01 #
shall1585 wrote:
I've always noticed that we spell some things diff... (show quote)
You can change the language in Word, Chrome, etc.
Jan 31, 2013 04:03:47 #
Surely most words were changed by the US and other countries.
As a dyslexic I rely on spell checks but that is like saying why do we call chips chips when you call the French fries and we call chrisps chrisps you call them chips and what the heck is a forcet, we have taps not to mention a diaper!!!!! "nappy"
As a dyslexic I rely on spell checks but that is like saying why do we call chips chips when you call the French fries and we call chrisps chrisps you call them chips and what the heck is a forcet, we have taps not to mention a diaper!!!!! "nappy"
Jan 31, 2013 05:06:27 #
Some applications can be set to European English or American English.
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Jan 31, 2013 05:16:20 #
JR1
What are chrisps, is it a Devon term?
We have potato crisps but I have never heard of chrisps
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What are chrisps, is it a Devon term?
We have potato crisps but I have never heard of chrisps
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Jan 31, 2013 13:07:46 #
shall1585
Loc: Prichard, WV
Graham Thirkill wrote:
Some applications can be set to European English or American English.
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That's neat, I didn't know that. I just got to thinking about how much of a pain in the but it would be if the spell check programs were constantly saying "WRONG!" even though you know for a fact it's not. :)
Jan 31, 2013 14:06:53 #
shall1585
Loc: Prichard, WV
JR1 wrote:
Surely most words were changed by the US and other countries.
As a dyslexic I rely on spell checks but that is like saying why do we call chips chips when you call the French fries and we call chrisps chrisps you call them chips and what the heck is a forcet, we have taps not to mention a diaper!!!!! "nappy"
As a dyslexic I rely on spell checks but that is like saying why do we call chips chips when you call the French fries and we call chrisps chrisps you call them chips and what the heck is a forcet, we have taps not to mention a diaper!!!!! "nappy"
I knew about chips/french fries and taps/faucets, but I'd never heard a diaper being called a nappy.. Over here that's what people say when talking about African American hair! Other countries are so fascinating, I'd love to be able to travel.. "One of these days....." At least I've got plenty of time :)
Jan 31, 2013 14:54:33 #
Graham Thirkill wrote:
Some applications can be set to European English or American English.
Would it be considered provocative if I said the choice should be between American English and REAL English :)!
Point of curiosity - I was on the Panasonic website, typed the word "Lumix" into the SEARCH box - and the spell-checker underlined it!
Jan 31, 2013 18:19:12 #
Maybe American English and English English would be too confusing lol
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Jan 31, 2013 20:59:58 #
Aussies are different. A few hundred years ago, we spoke pure British because we were pure British. We have evolved to a multi cultural country & have pinched word & spelling variations from all over the world & made up some of our own.
Because of a heavy American influence, We spell many words both the British & American way, depending on location. Northerners tend to lean towards American, & Southerners tend to 'talk British'.
Likewise with pronunciation. Most of us say 'chance' & 'dance'. Southerners say 'darnce' & 'charnce'
Because of a heavy American influence, We spell many words both the British & American way, depending on location. Northerners tend to lean towards American, & Southerners tend to 'talk British'.
Likewise with pronunciation. Most of us say 'chance' & 'dance'. Southerners say 'darnce' & 'charnce'
Jan 31, 2013 23:55:05 #
Graham Thirkill wrote:
Maybe American English and English English would be too confusing lol
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hey grahm nice avatar. is that pig shaken or stired? better yet if its from q, that pig is a mine detctor, shortwave radio and a bomb!!! just came back from skyfall. so my biyearly bond fix has been fufilled satisfactorly. So is that pigfinger, Thunderpiggie, live and let pig, or from liscence to squeal?
for you!
you in formal wear.
Feb 1, 2013 01:20:26 #
Cheers Frank
LOL at the stirred or shaken pig plus the other amusing stuff you wrote.
Where did you meet up with Elvis? Do you think he's still alive? Here in England he keeps being spotted in fish shops, supermarkets and all over the place. Good to hear a good sense of humour, cheers mate. I know it
appears to go against the grain with the more serious folks on here. My belief is smile, laugh and have fun. We are dead a long time. Enjoy life while you still can. It was my mate Marilyn who gee'd me up with the the James Bond avatar. Terrible girl she is, the one with the dreadful deer photographs.
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LOL at the stirred or shaken pig plus the other amusing stuff you wrote.
Where did you meet up with Elvis? Do you think he's still alive? Here in England he keeps being spotted in fish shops, supermarkets and all over the place. Good to hear a good sense of humour, cheers mate. I know it
appears to go against the grain with the more serious folks on here. My belief is smile, laugh and have fun. We are dead a long time. Enjoy life while you still can. It was my mate Marilyn who gee'd me up with the the James Bond avatar. Terrible girl she is, the one with the dreadful deer photographs.
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Feb 1, 2013 03:58:31 #
Graham Thirkill wrote:
Terrible girl she is, the one with the dreadful deer photographs.
I've been looking for ages for dreadful deer to photograph! The best I've managed to come up with is dreadful family members.
Feb 1, 2013 04:07:40 #
R.G.
You can pick your friends but not your relatives, I know where you are coming from.
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You can pick your friends but not your relatives, I know where you are coming from.
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Feb 1, 2013 04:17:26 #
Graham Thirkill wrote:
R.G.
You can pick your friends but not your relatives, I know where you are coming from.
You can pick your friends but not your relatives, I know where you are coming from.
Actually, my family members are fine, but I'd have to admit that being photogenic DOESN'T run in our family (myself included).
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