Is there a spell check in Windows (like in Mac OS X)? If yes, is there any way to use on a richedit on delphi 7?
I've been trying to find that answer on the internet but so far no answer.
code is appreciated. thanks!
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A:
There is no Built in Spell Check in Windows. Applications are required to implement there own. When it comes to Delphi you have several options, some of which include:
Addict is one of the more complete solutions, but I have used HunSpell successfully where Addict was not available. Addict and DevExpress are both compiled into the application.
Robert Love
2010-07-14 15:18:25
hmmm. they are all external DLLs. I was trying to find something that doesn't add DLLs and other files to my app (an app that is a standalone exe, portable and supper fast). I guess it can't be done then. thanks tho for the information
Uri
2010-07-14 15:23:57
I've never done it and there may be pitfalls, but there are ways to bundle a dll inside an .exe (as a resource perhaps?) and then extract it at runtime if needed...) These days, you might fall afoul of various security features though...
Robert Frank
2010-07-14 16:49:19
Addict is not an external DLL.
Robert Love
2010-07-14 19:15:40
+1 for addict, and it's not a DLL. It works with lots of 3rd-party editor VCLs. And it can even pull custom dictionary words from the MSOffice dictionary. Lots of free international dictionaries available, even UK English vs. USA English.
Chris Thornton
2010-07-14 19:40:43