Software offers thesaurus and word lookup to email.
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ABCSpell for Outlook Express offers spell checking without acquiring Microsoft Office. Itegrated English-language thesaurus provides synonyms, antonyms, and related words, while another feature lets users perform online word-lookup using Merriam-Webster's dictionary for instant definitions. Both features are accessed from Outlook Express' right-mouse menu for instant availability.
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Isota Adds Thesaurus, Word Lookup to Spell Checker for Outlook Express
MIAMI, August 1, 2005 - Isota LLC, a leading provider of spell checking software products, has announced a new version of ABCSpell for Outlook Express, the popular, seamless, economical solution to Outlook Express users who want to add spell checking to their e-mail without having to purchase Microsoft Office. The new version features two major enhancements: an English-language thesaurus, plus an online word-lookup feature using Merriam-Webster's dictionary. Both new features will be accessed directly from Outlook Express' right-mouse menu for instant availability, in keeping with Isota's philosophy of seamless integration. The addition of the thesaurus and dictionary lookup features are expected to expand the appeal of this already popular product, and give users access to features otherwise not available in Outlook Express.
In addition to spell checking, the new version of ABCSpell also offers:
English-language thesaurus
The thesaurus provides synonyms, antonyms and related words, and is accessed by just right-clicking on the word to be looked up, and selecting "Thesaurus" from the right-mouse menu.
Instant definitions with Merriam-Webster word lookup
Users can get an instant definition for any word by right-clicking anywhere in the word and selecting "Merriam-Webster Word Lookup" from the right-mouse menu. ABCSpell opens a browser window and displays the page of Merriam-Webster's online dictionary where the definition of the word can be found.
"We are excited to be able to expand ABCSpell to provide user with features not usually found in spell checkers," said Mark Geigel, president of Isota. "Even as part of Microsoft Office, or Word, Outlook Express does not offer a thesaurus or word lookup, but with ABCSpell, users now have immediate access to a thesaurus, as well as to instant, one-click word look-ups via ABCSpell's Merriam-Webster's full-featured online dictionary."
ABCSpell is one of the most popular of Isota's line of spell checking products for retail and enterprise customers, as well as developers. Isota's current line includes a server-based product that provides cross-platform, cross-browser spell checking for Microsoft Outlook Web Access, a web developer toolkit for adding spell checking capability to web-based applications, and the full-featured, universal spell checker for most Windows applications, AccuSpell Desktop.
Pricing and Availability
The new version of ABCSpell for Outlook Express retails for $14.95, and is currently shipping. It is available as both an electronic download and as a CD from Isota's web site, www.isota.com.
Isota LLC is a worldwide provider of state-of-the-art, smart spell checking, dictionary and thesaurus products for individuals, small businesses, large organizations, and developers. A privately held corporation, Isota was founded by a group of technology professionals with decades of experience in the development of spelling tools and Windows hooking technology. Isota is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
