GitHub's markdown editor doesn't have a built-in spell checker.

[biswalneelam]

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Hi Team,

I wanted to propose enabling a spell check feature in the GitHub markdown editor. I believe this would greatly benefit non-technical authors who use the editor online, similar to the spell check functionality in Microsoft Word.

Currently, many users have to copy their content into Word to identify spelling errors, which can be cumbersome. An integrated spell check feature would streamline the writing process and enhance usability.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this idea!

Thanks

[samueltexa]

Hi @biswalneelam,

I completely agree with your suggestion about adding a built-in spell checker to the GitHub markdown editor. It would indeed be a valuable addition, especially for non-technical users and contributors who may not want to switch between applications just to check for spelling errors.

A spell check feature could help avoid minor mistakes and improve the overall quality of documentation, issues, and pull requests. Perhaps GitHub could consider integrating browser-based spell check options directly into the markdown editor, making it both efficient and user-friendly.

Great proposal!

[biswalneelam]

Thanks @samueltexa. I hope this is under consideration.

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[GioByte10]

I think adding the spell checker would be an excellent idea too.