Spell Checker version history - 3 versions
Spell Checker by Melker
Spell Checker version history - 3 versions
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Latest version
Version 2.0
Released May 31, 2025 - 274.9 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterMajor Changes:
Switched from Typo to NSpell: The add-on now uses NSpell instead of Typo.js for spell checking, which provides better performance and accuracy.
UI Improvements:
Added keyboard shortcut hints for better usability.
Added a red circle that appears when no suggestions are found for a misspelled words.
Added a green circle that appears when a word is correctly spelled correctly.
Performance Enhancements
Implemented Web Workers for spell checking to improve performance and prevent UI blocking.
Optimized the spell checking process for better responsiveness.
Keyboard shortcuts:
Space/Tab or Enter for selection.
J/K for navigation.
Q/Escape for closing the menu.Source code released under MIT License
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Version 1.1
Released Oct 17, 2024 - 281.96 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterWhat's New in This Version:
Cross-Browser Compatibility Improvements:
Updated the use of deprecated chrome.extension.getURL() to a modern, cross-browser approach using browser.runtime.getURL(), ensuring compatibility with both Chrome and Firefox.
Improved Spell Check Handling for Shadow DOM:
Enhanced the handling of input fields within Shadow DOMs to ensure spell-checking works seamlessly across more types of websites.
Contenteditable Element Support:
Added improved support for contenteditable elements, making the spell-checker functional in rich text editors, like those often used in web applications.Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.0
Released Jun 14, 2024 - 268.47 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under MIT License