Spellchecker
Šandor Dembitz, Gordan Gledec, Mirko Randić · Wiley Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Engineering · 2009
Abstract Spellchecking is a basic natural language‐processing capability that can be applied to a text. This article introduces the basic concepts of the field, presents a short history of early spellchecking, and elaborates the main research areas in the domain of proofing tool development. The proliferation of spellchecking into languages other than English is also described, as well as contemporary approaches to the implementation of spellchecking capabilities. The conclusion focuses on possible directions for development in the future.