What is true about spell checkers?

Answer 1

A "spell checker" is the program tool that allows you to check your spelling when you are typing on your computer. Most will signal a misspelled word and many will recommend a corrected spelling.

Answer 2

The full question is:

What is true about spell checkers

A A word you know to be correctly spelled may be flagged as misspelled

B Most spell checkers flag inappropriate word usage

C Spell checker dictionaries include proper nouns

D Spell checker dictionaries are typically larger than conventional dictionaries?

A word you know to be correctly spelled may be flagged as misspelled. A spell checker may accept that words like form or fromis correctly spelt, but may be entirely the wrong word in a sentence. Also, keep in mind that UK and USA spellings often differ, so don't rely on them entirely. Spell checker dictionaries are typically larger than conventional dictionaries.

Spell checker dictionaries include SOME proper nouns. It does NOT always get grammatical usage correct. It OFTEN suggests incorrect verbs. It does NOT recognize language used in specialized fields, like medicine and nursing, nor medications' brand names or generic names. It is more apt to recognize old slang than new slang. It will not recognize acronyms. SOME spell checker apps will give a definition of recognized words if you hover the mouse over the word. Unlike paper-book dictionaries, program users can "Add" a spelling to a computerized spell check program.

Most spell checkers flag inappropriate word user
Spell checker dictionaries have fewer words than other dictionaries, and if you run any other word that is not listed in its database, the spellchecker will list it as wring.