If you are currently using an evaluation version of SpellText, simply download the latest evaluation version.  The update programs described here will not work for you.

If you have a retail version of SpellText and wish to update to the latest version, download UpgradeSpellText.exe

This program must be run only on development machines.  Running this program on an end-user machine is considered a license violation.

If you have a retail version of SpellText and wish to update your SpellText control to use the latest version of the British English dictionary, download BritishSpellText.exe

This program must be run only on development machines.  Running this program on an end-user machine is considered a license violation.

Version 2.7

• Improved speed of spell checking when IgnoreCase=True
• Improved quality of spell check for acronym plurals
• Improved quality of spell check for possessives
• Fixed bug with handling numbers followed by "s" (like "1990s")

Version 2.6

• Updated dictionary
• Fixed focus bug in VFP
• Fixed bug with importing into VB.NET
• Resolved binary compatibility issue for some patched users

Version 2.5

• Added AutoType functionality
• Added ClearChangeAll method
• Added PopupMenuEvent event
• Added AddPopupMenuItem method
• Added TextMemo property for binding to variant type
• Added 8000 words to the base dictionary
• New help file (much improved)
• Improved speed of passive checking for smoother performance
• Improved speed of custom dictionary loading by 30%
• Improved databinding
• Fixed Ctrl-Z handling for undo
• File names in the text are now ignored during checking
• Fixed suggestion generation so it uses words from custom dictionaries all the time
• Now filtering F1 out so it doesn't cause ST help to come up, except in design mode
• If ReadOnly, then cut/paste/delete/undo from popup menu are not allowed
• Fixed problem with modal display of corrections form
• Text is deselected when focus is lost
• New installer, lots of example programs

Version 2.4

• Fixed bug with words in custom dictionary occasionally not being recognized
• Added key press equivalent (the Menu key) to right-clicking on the current word.
• Reduced OCX size by 20%
• Fixed bug with certain words not being correctly passively checked
• Fixed bug with certain words not having the correct right mouse menu popup

Version 2.3

• Massive speed improvements
• Added the ReadOnly property
• Fixed crash bug with words > 20 chars and IgnoreCase = True
• Fixed bug with styles > 1 sometimes not showing
• Added ClearBaseDictionary method
• Improved detection of Internet addresses

Version 2.2

• Fixed bug relating to interference with certain toolbar controls
• Added the LoadCustomDictionary, SaveCustomDictionary, and ClearCustomDictionary methods
• Fixed CAB file safety settings
• Fixed passive word (squiggle) drawing when viewed at 256 colors
• Fixed drawing errors with passive checking
• Passive checking no longer applies to the word currently being typed
• Fixed bug with IgnoreWithNumbers being false, words like "catch-22"
• Added SetFocusToMe method for C++ and web page programmers
• Added properties to determine current line, number of lines, current line length, and current offset
• Removed a few harsh profanities from the base dictionary
• Added RemoveWordsFromDictionary method
• Created new sample application in VB6
• Added about 500 words to the base dictionary
• Added pop-up menu when passive checking is off

Version 2.1

• Added the LosingFocus and GettingFocus events
• Added the AllowAddingToCustom property (boolean)
• Greatly expanded the Style property, adding many new styles
• Added the IgnoreCase property, for use with MixED CASE text.
• Speed improvements in word searching and passive checking drawing
• Fixed a resource leak
• Fixed bug with Validate event - now available only from VB programs
• Fixed bug with SpellingError2 and SpellCheckDone events - now firing and passing parameters correctly
• Fixed bug with return key in C++ programs
• Fixed bug with initially getting focus in C++ programs
• Changed drawing of Passive squiggle line to reduce stray pixels
• CAB file is now signed by Chado Software, due to change of Verisign's procedures

Version 2.0

• Increased dictionary to over 112,000 words, while adding a new compression algorithm, so the total control size is still about 800K
• Added Passive Spell Checking
• Added Style property, so the control can be either single line or multiline
• Improved suggestion generation
• Rebuilt with Visual Studio 6.0
• Added Validation event
• Fixed bug with SpellingError event (ByVal for corrected word) by adding SpellingError2 event

Version 1.1

• Provided .CAB file in distribution for use of SpellText in web pages
• Expanded sample application
• Added EnteredText, DebugOption, MisspellingForeColor and MisspellingBackColor properties
• Added DebugEvent event
• Bug fix with replacing text in the control during checking
• Bug fix with incorrect word highlighting during checking
• Improved suggestions generation
• Added a property page
• All custom dictionaries now have an extension of .CUD (custom user dictionary), for safety

Version 1.0

• Initial release