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Read&Write 8.1 GOLD continues the tradition of innovative assistive technology software from Texthelp for those with literacy needs. New features include:
- Windows Vista Compatible
- Screenshot Reader
- Study Skills Toolbar
- Summarise Tool
- Ability to Scan from a Digital Camera
- Updated Fact Folder - New Preview Panel
- Improved Fact Mapper - Exports to Word
- Take Settings Home - Added to Toolbar Menu
- Default Toolbar
- Cycle Through All Toolbars with One Click
- New Look Toolbar Icons
Read&Write 8.1 GOLD has an advanced Phonetic Spell Checker to analyse and correct spellings.
The User can choose to check spelling as they type or check their completed work. Any spelling mistake will be identified and the Spelling Helper window will provide a list of suggested corrections with the meanings of each to aid the correct choice.
Colour coded identification of errors helps the User to identify their mistakes.
The Phonetic Spell Checker assists the user in correcting the most complex of errors.
This feature provides literacy support for people with learning difficulties as all spelling suggestions and dictionary definitions can be spoken. An error log gives the educator the opportunity to monitor an individual User's progress.
Specialised dictionaries are also included.
The latest spell checking facility provided by Read&Write 8.1 GOLD has an improved ability to suggest the word a User is looking for. This improvement in the probability of suggested words is likely to further assist the User in their aim to produce a high standard of work.
How is this useful?
The spell checking facility provided by mainstream word processors such as Microsoft Word do not fully meet the needs of Users with literacy or learning difficulties.
The Phonetic Spell Checker in Read&Write 8.1 GOLD provides such Users with the added support they need as the program recognises their unique spelling patterns and makes suggestions accordingly. The result of this is a higher level of relevant suggestions for the User, as the spell checker is uniquely capable of recognising the word the User is trying to spell.
The spell checking facility also provides audio visual definitions of the suggested words, therefore allowing Users to assure themselves that the word they are going to use is correct. This is expected to enable Users to build their vocabulary and confidence.
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