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New Spell Checker Feature for WilsonWeb
Much More than a Dictionary, Spell Checker Draws Its Terms from Subject Coverage

New York, New York, July 24, 2006
Automatically activated when there are zero results for a search, WilsonWeb's new Spell Checker feature suggests alternate spellings for proper names, corporate names, and any other words that produce no hits. More than a simple dictionary, Spell Checker draws its terms from all the terms in the records of the database being searched, for much more relevant coverage.

Even the latest names in the news, and far-flung people, places, corporations, slang, and jargon are referenced. Clicking on the suggestion launches an automatic search.

Spell Checker makes for a more user-friendly search experience, ensuring the best results for all searchers. The new feature is especially helpful for users whose primary language is not English.

Spell Checker is one of many new WilsonWeb enhancements recently introduced in response to customer request. Others include new "Subject Pathfinder" links at the top of results screens that allow users to search subtopics of their original search, or search broader topics at a click. The redesigned Search History screen now features a "Search Builder" tool that lets users combine past searches, refine searches, or create new ones. The layout of other WilsonWeb screens has also been refined, with more prominent buttons and links that make WilsonWeb tools more accessible.

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Eileen Sutter
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