Proofreading software evaluates written content to correct errors and offers recommendations for improvement. Beyond traditional grammar checkers, many proofreading tools provide contextual thesauruses, sentence rephrasing recommendations, and custom style guides, among other features. Proofreading software can be leveraged across positions, departments, and industries for evaluating various forms of writing, from emails to blogs to website content.
Some document creation software solutions offer limited proofreading features like grammar and spelling checkers. However, standalone proofreading software often provides deeper functionality and may not require users to use a specific document creation solution or word processor. Some proofreading software offerings will include plagiarism checker software and/or AI writing assistant software functionality as well.
To qualify for inclusion in the Proofreading category, a product must:
Evaluate written content for grammar and spelling errors
Provide suggestions for stronger writing (e.g., vocabulary recommendation, sentence rephrasing)