I'm a bilingual dyslexic . . . I can misspell words in two languages.

Now that I've lightened the mood, let's move onto more practical information. As a dyslexic, I have difficulty with spelling. To remedy this, I use a word processor for everything.

For those facing the same problem and are in need of a simple solution, simply type your message in a word processor, use the spell checker (make sure your spell checker is not low on eye of newt), highlight the message, copy and then paste in the window where you enter your message.

Jeanette Isabelle

Ar, ar, spell humor!

Jeanette: Humor, H-U-M-O-R.

Spelling-bee judge: That's correct.

The audience applauds.

Jeanette Isabelle

You the woman!

Edit: "spell" humor versus spell "humor."

great idea- thanks!

Most browsers (certainly Opera and Firefox with an add-in) do spell checking automatically - Opera even underlines wrongly spelled words.

p.s. It's humour

I assume you both meant to spell humour.
American and British English spelling differences.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_and_British_English_spelling_differences#

Firefox also indicates misspelled words in the fly.

According to my word processor, "humour" is the British spelling. "Humor" is the American spelling. Therefore, since I live in America, I use the American spelling.

"Black and portentous must this humour prove," -- Romeo and Juliet, ACT I Scene 1

Jeanette Isabelle

Spell checkers are not panacea. There are many words which are correct by themselves but in fact are complete nonsense in the context of a sentence.