Ouch, ouch, ouch! If you are bad at spelling and grammar, any text writing can quickly become hell.
Whether in your professional context, in your studies or even in your email exchanges Perfect or near perfect spelling can really make a difference..
While most word processors and now even email tools have a built-in spell checker, it often happens that logical errors (or even worse) go unnoticed.
Luckily, you can add another layer thanks to a very well-designed online tool: Good boss.
This website is extremely easy to use. It has a frame where you can copy any text to check it.
All you have to do is press the “Check Text” button and you’re done.
The publisher will alert you to possible errors in several ways:
- text highlighted in red: grammatical error (to be modified)
- text highlighted in yellow: may be a grammar problem, word to check
- text in red underlined: spelling mistake (to be modified)
- underlined yellow text: probable spelling mistake
If you hover your mouse over one of these words, a tooltip will offer you possible corrections and suggestions... it's then up to you to understand your mistake and find the appropriate correction...
Note that this tool allows you to specify if "je" is feminine and if French is your mother tongue (if not, the corrections will sometimes be more detailed).
To learn more: BonPatron Pro
If you are a heavy user, you can upgrade to BonPatron Pro to benefit from extended features. The cost is only € 12,99 per yearThe advantages are quite interesting:
- No advertising
- No length limit (otherwise, a maximum of 2,000 characters)
- Possibility of resize the editing area
- Personal file to retrieve your corrected texts
- Interactive grammar exercises
- Vocabulary tools integrated
| Tool | Highlights | limitations | Indicative price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good boss | 100% French interface, clear color coding (red/yellow), immediate online access | French only | 12,99 € / year |
| Language Tool | 30+ languages, Chrome/Firefox extensions, Google Docs and LibreOffice integrations, style suggestions | Less precise on certain complex agreements | Free up to 20,000 characters, Premium ≈ €59/year |
| Antidote + | Works offline, comprehensive dictionaries and guides, very thorough spellchecker | More expensive license, local installation required | €129 for the first year then €40/year (services & updates) |
| Built-in correctors (Word, Google Docs, browsers) | Included by default, good spell detection | Limited grammar and style, few subtle rules | Free, included |
Finally, the site also exists in English version (SpellCheckPlus) and in spanish version (Spanish Checker) to make your life easier!
Good boss is not the ultimate tool, but it certainly allows you to limit the number of spelling and grammar mistakes in your texts as much as possible and that's already not bad... Another tool to keep in your internet favorites!
