Grammar Checker Software

WhiteSmoke Grammar Checker Frequently Asked Questions
 

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Can I check grammar on anything else, besides my word processor?

Isn't my word processor's grammar checker good enough?

What are the system requirements?

Will WhiteSmoke check grammar on the Mac?

What else does WhiteSmoke have besides a grammar checker?

What happens if I am not connected to the Internet when I'm writing?

Is there a UK version of WhiteSmoke?

What is the General edition of WhiteSmoke?

What if I have a grammar question.  Is there someone I can ask for help?

What is text enrichment?

Can I check grammar on anything else, besides my word processor? 
Yes, WhiteSmoke's grammar checker works with every application your write with.  In some cases, like Microsoft word or Outlook, you'll see a WhiteSmoke icon on the toolbar.  For other applications, just press the F2 key to start WhiteSmoke's grammar checker. [back to top]

Isn't my word processor's grammar checker good enough?

Well not if it's the world's most used word processor!  In a somewhat controversial recent study, Sandeep Krishnamurthy, an Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Washington, commented:

"My conclusion is that the “Spelling and Grammar Check” feature on Microsoft Word is extraordinarily bad (especially the Grammar check part)", and further...

"As a result of my testing, I am convinced that this feature works well for good writers and not for bad ones.  Good writers follow most of the rules and this feature can help them on the margins.  If you are a bad writer with a poor understanding of the rules, this feature will not help you at all.  This is, clearly, a problem.  The feature does not help those who can most benefit from it."

Only you know how good a writer you are, and how good a grammar check you're capable of.  If in doubt, give WhiteSmoke a try.  Visit WhiteSmoke to see the demo and decide for yourself!  [back to top]

What are WhiteSmoke's system requirements?
WhiteSmoke will run on the PC and Mac.  All that's required is an internet connection. [back to top]

Will WhiteSmoke check grammar on the Mac?
Yes, WhiteSmoke checks grammar on both the PC and Mac. [back to top]

What else does WhiteSmoke have besides a grammar checker?
WhiteSmoke includes a spell checker and a thesaurus along with its grammar checker. [back to top]

What happens if I am not connected to the Internet when I'm writing?
No problem.  When you reconnect to the Internet, simply open your document, select what you've written and press the F2 key. [back to top]

Is there a UK version of WhiteSmoke?
Yes, WhiteSmoke includes a British version. [back to top]

What is the General edition of WhiteSmoke?

The general Version of WhiteSmoke includes grammar checking, spell checking and a very robust Thesaurus.  If you are interested in business writing, creative writing, legal or medical writing, then yu can purchase of of these additional modules. [back to top]

If I have a grammar question is there someone I can ask for help?

WhiteSmoke has an active forum specifically for grammar questions.  Feel free to stop by and ask our grammar experts any grammar question you'd like. [back to top]

What is text enrichment?

WhiteSmoke's text enrichment simply suggests adjectives, adverbs, or synonyms that might make your writing more impactful.  For instance, if you wrote "I think there is an issue.", WhiteSmoke's text enrichment might suggest "I think there is a significant issue." [back to top]