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Australian English spellcheck dictionary files

You have reached a sub page of the dictionary project containing the most extensive range of Australian English dictionary spellcheck resources available. The main page for the dictionary project is www.dictionary.JustLocal.com.au

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FREE version

Download the best FREE Australian English spellcheck dictionary for Google Chrome direct from the creator and maintainer.

Right click on the following link and save the file to your computer.
Extract the contents of the zip file. Installation instructions are included in the file.

en_AU_full-V2.2.2-Chrome.zip (Google Chrome)
(Username: spellchecker, Password: enjoy)
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DICTIONARY NEWS

18 December 2008

Based on much appreciated feedback, I am now making version 2.2.2 of the Australian English dictionary file for Google Chrome users.

Version 3.0.x of the Australian English spellcheck dictionary files and the Kelvin version, which is Australia's only prescriptive spellcheck dictionary, are FREE for clients, customers of JustLocal and those using the services of Virtual Profit Sharing partners.

Version 3.0.0 of the dictionary files now available.
40,000 more words.

The new version:

I originally created the Australian English dictionary language files for OpenOffice.org. Since then, my work over the last six years has extended and now covers most of the major open source projects and many commercial projects.

To enable Australian Google Chrome users to user the Australian English dictionary files I provide, I've worked out how to patch Google Chrome with a copy of the Australian English dictionary file.

The dictionary files I make available are copyright so please respect the copyright.

I hope you find my work useful.

Full Australian English language files

The full version of the language files is the base version.

This version of the language files contain around 2,000 words many people consider to be "American English" variations. For example these files include "organise" and "organize". (Both spelling variations of the words are generally considered acceptable in Australia.)

Right click on the following link and save the file to your computer.

en_AU-full-V3.0.0-Chrome.zip

Kelvin's Australian English language files

For a full explanation of the "Kelvin" version please read the OpenOffice.org page http://www.justlocal.com.au/clients/oooau/.

In summary:

• The "Kelvin" version is referred to as a prescriptive dictionary.

• The"Kelvin" version aims to provide the single spelling of a word most commonly used where there are two or more ways to spell a word.

• From our experience more people in Australia prefer to spell using "ise" than "ize". That is "organise" and not "organize". The "Kelvin" version removes over 2,000 words which contain the "iz" spelling variation.

• The "Kelvin" version helps to create documents with a single consistent spelling of a word. (It is generally not considered wrong to spell using "ise" or "ize" in Australia. However, it is considered wrong to use different spelling of a single word in the same document.)

• We hope the "Kelvin" version will help others not be confused by the dual spelling of many words as we were.

• Spelling is less confusing when a single preferred way to spell a word is provided.

The "Kelvin" version is generally the first listed spelling in the authoritative references we use and is our preferred way to spell. It is up to each person to decide how they prefer to spell.

Right click on the following link and save the file to your computer.

en_AU-Kelvin-V3.0.0-Chrome.zip

Installing either of the language files (Windows XP and Vista)

Included in the zip file with the dictionary file is a file called Installation.txt. Open Installation.txt with Notepad and you will find the steps to install the dictionary. Keep in mind this is a patch, but the steps are fairly straight forward.

Tell others

Please let others know about the dictionary files we have made available. Your family, friends and colleagues will thank you.

Disclaimer

We make these files available to JustLocal users. We make no claims for suitability for any purpose, or that they are error free. You agree that at all times, you take full responsibility for your own actions including the use of these programs.

Known issues and comments

1. The spellcheck does not handle hyphenated words even though they are in the dictionary. This is very common with spellcheckers and outside of our control.

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