Re: Standardized spelling checker interface?

Tech Tip: Click here to run a free scan for Windows Errors and optimize PC performance

I also don't know how to "contact Microsoft Developer Support."
I'm guessing only Microsoft has enough clout that if they came
up with a standard interface then dictionary companies would follow
it. But if they keep their interface a secret, or make it difficult
for dictionary companies to find out what the 'standard interface'
is, dictionary companies will give up on the idea.

Susan Rice wrote:

I want to suggest to dictionary companies that make dictionary software
that they also provide a callable interface. All I need is two functions:

1. Spell check this word
2. Spell guess (used when word is misspelled)

I see Microsoft has a "Microsoft Common Speller Application Programming
Interface (CSAPI)", which they conveniently won't give unless I request
it, and appears to be much more than is needed.

Is there a standardized interface for "Spell check this word" and
"Spell guess"? If this is to work at all, various dictionary companies
will need a standard interface we can count on. Otherwise, if every
dictionary company invents their own interface, it'll be chaos trying
to support them all with my product.

I want users to be able to purchase a dictionary in their language
and tell my program, "Yes I have a dictionary," and my program says,
"Great. I'll use it."
.