Spellcheck

     Recently I have noticed how much I rely on spell check when typing papers, labs, and even text  messaging. Since I'm not the best speller, spell check is a very useful tool; however, this may not be such a good thing. I can type something like "comunication" in Microsoft Word, and it will automatically correct the spelling mistake. My iPhone even goes as far as to turn something like "Wdchhb" into the word "Exchange." If Word does not recognize the word you're trying to spell and correct it instantly, it will give you suggestions on what it thought you meant to spell. Spellcheck will turn contractions like youre into the correct version, you're.
     A service as helpful as spell check is very useful. However, there are also downsides to it. Spell check has desensitized me to making spelling errors, for they will all be corrected. I no longer have to worry about spelling words wrong while typing; therefore, I have no need to concentrate on becoming a good speller. It can also guess what you meant to say wrong. For example, I sent a text to my girlfriend that meant to say "I'm going to hang out with John this weekend" but I hit one wrong letter and the text ended up saying "I'm going to make out with John this weekend." A tool as useful as spell check has both pros and cons.