Major Improvements to Leading English Writing Software

WILMINGTON, Delaware - WhiteSmoke Adds New Contextual Spelling Algorithms, And Makes
Server-Wide Updates

WhiteSmoke announces the immediate release of a major update to the
server-side component of its English writing software, the result of 8 months
of intensive development, the analysis of millions of sentences, and
extensive customer surveys. A client update for download onto the user’s PC
will be launched in the following days. Changes include a new version of the
contextual spelling algorithms, a greatly expanded dictionary-thesaurus
module, and updates to the grammar checking engine.

“Our tests show that WhiteSmoke has the best error detection of any
writing software on the market, and this update confirms that. By working
closely with our users, we have made strong advances with the new contextual
spelling algorithms and the updated dictionary,” claims Liran Brenner, VP of
R&D at WhiteSmoke. He continues, “Combined with the new corrections of tricky
grammar errors such as missing subjects, this update is a major step forward
for all WhiteSmoke users.”

The major feature of this update is the new version of the contextual
spell checker. Greatly expanded in accuracy and scope, the detection and
correction of contextual spelling errors now extends to thousands of word
pairs based on statistical data of common errors made by native and
non-native speakers. Such errors (e.g. “pear” instead of “pair”;”they’re”
instead of “their”) are often missed even at the proofreading stage, so an
algorithmic solution such as WhiteSmoke’s is a boon to writers of all skill
levels.

Additional changes have been made to the grammar engine of WhiteSmoke.
The detection and correction of missing subjects in sentences has undergone a
major update, with subjects being inserted into sentences in contexts where
it could improve the intelligibility of the writing. New punctuation errors
are now corrected after refinements to the punctuation algorithms. Detection
of mismatched verbs when they apply to the same subject has also been
improved, with increased accuracy of corrections and reduced false positives.
WhiteSmoke’s grammar checker and other features work equally well for ESL
speakers and native English speakers.

The dictionary-thesaurus module has also been updated. The server has
been optimized for faster return of dictionary queries, and the dictionary
database has been extended with tens of thousands of new and updated words
and definitions.

Hilla Ovil-Brenner, WhiteSmoke CEO, states, “The latest improvements to
WhiteSmoke 2009 give WhiteSmoke users an even stronger tool to help them
write confidently. Contextual spelling errors make up a large percentage of
common written English errors, and these latest advancements tackle
contextual spelling directly. WhiteSmoke users benefit by getting an advanced
‘personal editor’ sitting right on their desktop!”

Visit the WhiteSmoke website to read more about WhiteSmoke 2009 or to
purchase:

www.whitesmoke.com/ws2009/

About WhiteSmoke

WhiteSmoke is a world-leading company in the field of English writing
technologies, with a focus on products that enhance and correct grammar,
spelling, and writing style. WhiteSmoke makes its technologies available
through various channels, such as a browser-based text editor, and
specialized OEM versions designed for integration with 3rd party service
providers.

See the WhiteSmoke website for further information:

www.whitesmoke.com/ws2009/

Contact
Amit Greener, VP Marketing
Ph: +1-877-815-1535
marketing@whitesmoke.com

Source: WhiteSmoke Inc

Contact: Amit Greener, VP Marketing, Ph: +1-877-815-1535, marketing at whitesmoke.com