Should auto-correct be incorporated into more programs, or eliminated completely?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:17:22 -0500

As someone who writes frequently I greatly value the auto-correct feature found on many computer programs and online applications. I have become so accustomed to it that I actually find it somewhat frustrating when I am typing into a program that does not have it. This concerns me slightly; am I slowly becoming less able to spell check for myself? What do you think? Should auto- correct be more wide spread, or do we need to go back to basics?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 3:36 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:36:52 -0500

I wish I could find the study that was done about this. It indicated that there was not a significant change in spelling ability between phonetic spellers with or without use of auto-correct. I don't think it is going to make you worse

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 8:31 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 08:31:21 -0500

Good question, CPT Private RallyPoint Member, and I know just what you mean. I'll be typing along and misspell a work, but I keep going because I know that auto-correct will take care of it. That's probably not good, especially - as you say - when in a program or app that does not use auto-correct. Then I have to up my game a bit.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 11:34 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:34:32 -0500

Truly...I hate auto correct. Especially when you're texting - some of the things that come across is total garbage. It's bad enough that I have to try and figure out what someone is saying when they aren't using auto correct - now add auto correct to the mix and try to un$%^& that. ARG!

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Nov 23 at 2014 1:28 PM

PO2 Corey Ferretti — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 13:28:11 -0500

I think we should go away from it to a point. I depend on it so much i am starting to get lazy about my spelling.