I know you've got a spellchecker!
Consider the different meanings of these words:
Their /
There
Where
/ Were /
Wear
Hare
/ Hair
Except
/ Accept
Effect
/ Affect
It's
/ Its
The computer can't interpret what you want to say. It doesn't know whether you wondered what you might where after you'd washed your hare. It can only tell you when you misspell a word, commit a grammatical error or fragment a sentence. It can be a useful aid but you can't rely on it to correct your work for you.
What I can doI can check for misspellings and grammar errors and keep consistency in documents. I can also highlight text that doesn't sound quite right or is difficult to understand, which is essential if your document is to be read and understood by your clients. All this goes to enhance your work and create that professional image you require.
And I would know that you had washed your hair before wondering what to wear unless, of course, your document was discussing the cleanliness of long-eared mammals!
March 2010
Alison has had a busy year so far and enjoyed the latest Business Club meeting at Room 4 in Golborne, an excellent meeting venue with a warm welcome and delicious food.
September 2009 Alison had a great time meeting like-minded professionals and friends at the annual conference of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders at York University.
May 2009 Alison joins her first group via LinkedIn – Manchester Creative Industry – and considers the benefits of Facebook for business. If she registers, will she be tempted to spend time on frivolous gossip? br>
April 2009 Alison purchases her business cards from a local printer – Acorn Print Services. She joins the LinkedIn network for professionals and looks forward to the next meeting of Wigan Borough Business Club, where she will be able to hand out her new business cards. br>
February 2009
Alison is sourcing business cards - not easy over the Internet with own logo. She wants to feel cards before she buys so sends off for sample pack.