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ambert73743323
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May 21, 2020
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Racist spell check?

  • May 21, 2020
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I understand about removing/adding words to my dictionary, but how is this even possible? Ninja is not a word I type often, and I have never typed anything remotely CLOSE to the Suggested Correction, so why would something so racist pop up? 

 

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Correct answer Sheena Kaul

Hi there, 

 

I apologise for the experience that you've had here but trust me this is not intended at all. 
The spellcheck is as per the dictionary and the suggested corrections that you're getting are also from that dictionary only. It is in no manner affected by your frequently used words or region or the document content. 

I request you to not feel offended by these suggested correction and you can anytime ignore these and use words that fit in your content the best. 

If you still want, you can go ahead and write a feedback here: https://indesign.uservoice.com/ so that the team can assist you better.

 

 Regards,

 Sheena

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Sheena Kaul
Sheena KaulCorrect answer
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May 21, 2020

Hi there, 

 

I apologise for the experience that you've had here but trust me this is not intended at all. 
The spellcheck is as per the dictionary and the suggested corrections that you're getting are also from that dictionary only. It is in no manner affected by your frequently used words or region or the document content. 

I request you to not feel offended by these suggested correction and you can anytime ignore these and use words that fit in your content the best. 

If you still want, you can go ahead and write a feedback here: https://indesign.uservoice.com/ so that the team can assist you better.

 

 Regards,

 Sheena

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ambert73743323Author
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May 21, 2020

So I think you are missing the point. Why is a, overwhelmingly generally-accepted-as-racist term even IN the dictionary? I have never seen the word F*CK as a suggestion - any many would consider a racial slur far worse than a sexually based slang term. 

 

And are you SERIOUSLY requesting me "to not feel offended"??

    Mike Witherell
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    Mike WitherellCommunity Expert
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    May 21, 2020

    Fascinating moment you have uncovered there. Consider, though, that computerized dictionaries cannot read nor do they exercise any moral judgment nor do they perceive anything that might cause embarassment or shame. It's just a list of words. Words that have been around for centuries are recorded neutrally in dictionaries.

    Mike Witherell
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