Free tool

Spell checker, fix typos fast.

Type or paste your text and every word that is not in the English word list is underlined in the checked copy. Click one to see the closest common words and fix it in one click, ignore it, or add it to your own dictionary, which stays in this browser. American and British spellings both pass, names with capitals can be skipped, and your text never leaves the page. For grammar too, use the grammar checker.

Checked (click an underlined word)

My dictionary

    Words list: SCOWL by Kevin Atkinson, about 115,000 words with American, British, Canadian and Australian spellings.

    Checked in your browser. Your text is never sent anywhere; it and your dictionary stay in this browser.

    How it checks

    Every word, against a real list.

    01 / Find

    Unknown words

    Each word is looked up in a large English word list; anything not found is underlined.

    02 / Fix

    Close suggestions

    Suggestions are common words one or two letters away: swapped, missing, extra or wrong letters.

    03 / Yours

    Your own words

    Add names, brands and jargon to your dictionary so they are never flagged again.

    Questions

    Good to know.

    How do I check my spelling?

    Paste your text. Misspelled words are underlined in the checked copy; click one for suggestions.

    Does it know British spelling?

    Yes. Colour and color, realise and realize both pass.

    Why is a real word underlined?

    It may be a name, a new word or jargon. Add it to your dictionary.

    Does it check grammar?

    No, only spelling. The grammar checker looks at grammar and style.

    Is my text sent anywhere?

    No.