Spell checker use. To make spell checkers work best for you, you need to learn to adapt them to your own needs.
Always proofread carefully, even after you have used the spell checker. The more important the message or document, the more careful you should be about its accuracy and clarity.
Use a dictionary to look up any word the spell checker highlights that you are not sure of.
If your spell checker’s dictionary allows you to add new words, enter proper names, non-English words, or specialized language you use regularly and have trouble spelling. Be careful to enter the correct spelling!
If you know that you mix up certain homonyms, such as there and their, check for them after running your spell checker.
Remember that spell checkers are not sensitive to capitalization. If you write “the united states,” the spell checker won’t question it.
Do not automatically accept the spell checker’s suggestions; you may end up with a word you don’t really want.