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^rptfile.scr ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ PC-Proof creates a report file which lists all of the │ │ errors and corrections for your document. Use the error │ │ report as a guide to correct the mistakes in the original│ │ document with your regular word processor. Select OK │ │ to use the filename displayed below or provide another │ │ filename and path for the report file. │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ A BETTER way of handling errors found by PC-Proof is by ║ ║ loading your word processor and PC-Proof into a program ║ ║ manager like MS-Windows. When PC-Proof finds an error, ║ ║ you switch to your word processor to make the correction.║ ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ ^logo.scr ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▀▀▀ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▀▀▀ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒█▀ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒█▀▀▀▀ ▒▒█ ▀▀▀▀ ▒▒█▀▀▀▀ ▒▒█ ▒▒▄ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█▀▀▀ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▄ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒▒▒▒▒█ ▒▒█ ▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀▀ TM This is the grammar checker you've been waiting for. MOLECULAR LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY PATENT 5,297,040 Association of Shareware Professionals Member ╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ Copyright 1996, Intellect Systems All rights reserved ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ Written by Franklin T. Hu ║ ╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ Using this software constitutes an acceptance of the license agreement found in PCPROOF.DOC. Unauthorized use or distribution is strictly prohibited by copyright laws. Intellect Systems, P.O. Box 58213, Renton, WA 98058 (CompuServe 72630,3457) (Press F7 for help or read PCPROOF.DOC) ^options.scr 3 The sentence contains unusual or incorrect word usage. 14 The sentence is difficult to understand. 27 This sentence might be missing a verb phrase. 2 Check for subject/verb disagreement. 40 This verb may be in the wrong tense. 73 Check for "there" is/are verb agreement with object. 18 The word usually requires an article (a or the). 56 The first word should start with a capital letter. 17 The sentence contains a doubled word. 68 Extra spaces were found between words. 23 The infinitive "to" may have been deleted. 62 The sentence is too long. 74 Use the custom rules contained in the PCPROOF.RUL file. 0 x 0 x 0 x 9 The sentence is missing a punctuation mark at the end. 34 Check if this sentence needs a question mark. 35 Check if this sentence should end with a period. 21 An unclosed quotation may exist in this sentence. 85 Check if a space is missing after the period. 29 A comma after an article is unusual. 30 A comma is needed for numbers larger than four digits. 76 A comma should appear between the date and year. 78 A comma should set off an introductory element. 93 Check for commas after i.e. and e.g. 33 This word contains unusual capitalization. 70 Punctuation should be inside quotation marks. 77 A colon should not separate a verb from its complement. 81 Check for unusual punctuation or ellipsis. 80 Brackets should be used inside of quotations. 0 x 36 This word uses "an" instead of "a" for an article. 37 This word uses "a" instead of "an" for an article. 4 Check for a subjective pronoun after the verb. 5 Check if the pronoun must be reflexive. 6 The reflexive pronoun does not match the co-referential subject. 7 Check if an objective pronoun is being used as a subject. 50 Personal pronouns should be followed by "who". 11 Check if the noun phrase should be plural. 16 Check if noun phrase should be singular. 25 This word may need to be in a possessive form. 47 This sentence may contain a double negative. 43 Check for double comparatives or superlatives. 38 This word is archaic, colloquial or nonstandard. 0 x 0 x 0 x 72 Check if you should use the word "well" instead of "good". 48 The statement should be "either"..."or", not "nor". 49 The statement should be "neither"..."nor" not "or". 42 Use "were" instead of "was" in "If" phrase. 55 Use "number" instead of "amount". 24 Check if the highlighted word is a properly used possessive. 91 Check if the possessive is properly formed. 92 Check if "its" and "it's" are properly used. 71 Check if the word should be an adverb instead of an adjective. 75 Check if you are using "fewer" and "less" correctly. 94 Check for commonly confused words. 0 x 0 x 0 x 0 x 0 x 44 This sentence may contain too many conjunctions. 45 This sentence may contain excessive subordinate clauses. 67 The last three sentences were started with the same word. 82 Avoid using a series of short sentences. 57 This sentence does not need to be in the passive voice. 52 This word may be sexist. 31 Numbers under 10 should be spelled out. 39 Check for a split infinitive. 83 Avoid ending a sentence with an awkward preposition. 69 Use "that" instead of "which" as a restrictive clause. 84 Avoid starting a sentence with "and" or "but". 95 Too many nouns in a row. 96 Too many prepositions in a row. 88 Avoid using contractions in formal writing. 0 x 0 x ^usehelp.scr ╔═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ACTIVATING AND USING THE PROGRAM COMMANDS ║ ║PC-Proof uses a menu system which is similar to many graphical interfaces. ║ ║To activate the menus, you can use the mouse to point at menu items or you ║ ║can press F10 to activate the top menu bar. You can also activate menu ║ ║items by pressing the ALT key and the first letter of the menu item. For ║ ║example, pressing ALT-F activates the Files menu. To select between items ║ ║(such as buttons and checkboxes) in the dialog boxes, press the TAB key or ║ ║point at each item with the mouse. To cancel any command, press the ESC key.║ ║ ║ ║ ║To proofread a document, follow these steps. ║ ║1. Save your document in your word processor and quit. ║ ║2. Start PC-Proof and press F1 to interactively proofread. ║ ║3. Provide the filename of your document. ║ ║4. When PC-Proof finds an error, you can report the error or switch to your ║ ║ word processor to make the correction if you are using the TSR feature. ║ ║5. After PC-Proof has completed proofreading, you can print the report file ║ ║ for you to review later. ║ ║6. Transfer the corrections from the report file to your original document ║ ║ in your word processor. ║ ║ ║ ║Please read the file PCPROOF.DOC for more help. ║ ╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ ^wusehelp.scr ╔═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ACTIVATING AND USING THE PROGRAM COMMANDS ║ ║WinProof uses the standard windows menu system. ║ ║To activate the menus, you can use the mouse to point at menu items or you ║ ║can press F10 to activate the top menu bar. You can also activate menu ║ ║items by pressing the ALT key and the first letter of the menu item. For ║ ║example, pressing ALT-F activates the Files menu. To select between items ║ ║(such as buttons and checkboxes) in the dialog boxes, press the TAB key or ║ ║point at each item with the mouse. To cancel any command, press the ESC key.║ ║ ║ ║ ║To proofread a document, follow these steps. ║ ║1. Save your document in your word processor. ║ ║2. 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You get printed documentation, technical support, and newsletters. ║ ║ These help you to use the product and keep you informed of changes. ║ ║ ║ ║ 3). Your registration dollars support future versions of WinProof. ║ ║ It takes money to develop new versions of WinProof. ║ ║ ║ ║ 4). Registration allows you to remove the registration reminders that ║ ║ appear after the 30-day trial period has expired. ║ ║ ║ ║ Register today by calling or filling out ORDER.TXT ║ ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ ^wreg1.scr Thank you for registering with Intellect Systems! After your registration form has been printed, please follow these directions: 1. Staple a personal check for $40 (payable to Franklin Hu) on the bottom third of the form. Make sure it is securely attached! 2. Fold the form in thirds by first folding the bottom third so that the printing is on the outside. 3. Fold the form along the top third so that the address is on the front of the letter and your comments appear on the back. 4. Staple or tape the form closed and apply postage. If possible, staple through the check so that it is secured in two places. You can also send the form and check in a regular envelope. 5. Send in the registration form. You will be sent the latest version of WinProof as soon as possible. ^reg1.scr Thank you for registering with Intellect Systems! After your registration form has been printed, please follow these directions: 1. Staple a personal check for $40 (payable to Franklin Hu) on the bottom third of the form. Make sure it is securely attached! 2. Fold the form in thirds by first folding the bottom third so that the printing is on the outside. 3. Fold the form along the top third so that the address is on the front of the letter and your comments appear on the back. 4. Staple or tape the form closed and apply postage. If possible, staple through the check so that it is secured in two places. You can also send the form and check in a regular envelope. 5. Send in the registration form. You will be sent the latest version of PC-Proof as soon as possible. ^register.scr REGISTRATION Thank you for selecting to register your copy of PC-Proof. By registering, you will be entitled to receive the latest version of PC-Proof, a bound manual and technical support. The cost of registration is currently $40. Make your personal check payable to "Franklin Hu". Please specify if you would like to have 3.5" or 5.25" disks. Send your check to: Intellect Systems, P.O. Box 58213, Renton, WA 98058. You can also register by filling out the file ORDER.FRM or CompuServe users can GO SWREG (a slightly higher registration fee may apply for this service). If you have a standard line printer attached to your LPT1 printer port, you can create and print out a self-addressed registration form by selecting an option below. Intellect Systems is also interested in your comments about the program. You will be asked for your name, address, and any comments you have about the program. ^contact.scr CONTACTING INTELLECT SYSTEMS If you have a question, comment, or problem to report, please write to Intellect Systems at the following address: ┌──────────────────┐ │Intellect Systems │ If you cannot wait for a written reply, call │P.O. Box 58213 │ (206) 226-0429 during M-F 10AM-4PM PST. Please │Renton, WA 98058 │ try to solve the problem yourself before calling. └──────────────────┘ Send EMAIL to: CompuServe 72630,3457, Internet 72630.3457@compuserve.com If you have a standard line printer attached to the LPT1 port of your computer, you can write and print out a short letter to Intellect Systems by selecting the option below. If you need to write a longer letter, please use your word processor. ^write1.scr Please enter your name and address in the box below: ╔══════════════════════════════════════════╗ Name: ║ ║ Address : ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ Phone: ║ ║ ╚══════════════════════════════════════════╝ Press F10 to finish entering in your name and address Intellect Systems would like to hear what you think of PC-Proof. Please feel free to tell us what you found easy/hard to use or what other features might be added or changed. If you found a problem with the program, please include the sentence which caused the problem. If you received PC-Proof from a BBS or distributor, please indicate their name and number. ^write2.scr Please tell us your comments about "PC-Proof" ╔═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ Remember to tell us where you got your copy of PC-Proof. ^write3.scr Thank you for writing to Intellect Systems! After your letter has been printed, please follow these directions: 1. Fold the letter in thirds by first folding the bottom third so that the printing is on the outside. 2. Fold the letter along the top third so that the address shows on the front of the letter and your comments appear on the inside. 3. Staple or tape the letter closed and apply postage. You can also send the letter in an envelope. 4. Send in the letter. Your letter will be answered as soon as possible. ^writerr.scr Your printer is not working. Please check the following: 1. Is the printer attached to the LPT1 printer port? 2. Is the printer loaded with paper? 3. Is the printer turned on and ready to print? Press ESCAPE to cancel printing or Press any other key to try again ^encrypt.scr ╔════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ The file that you have selected is encrypted. ║ ║ PC-Proof cannot read an encrypted file. ║ ║ Please unencrypt the file and try again. ║ ╚════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ ^fastsave.scr ╔════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ The Microsoft Word document that you have ║ ║ selected was fast-saved. PC-Proof cannot ║ ║ read documents in this format. Please ║ ║ do a full-save of the document and try again. ║ ╚════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ ^missdict.scr ╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ PC-Proof has not been fully installed. It is missing ║ ║ a data file. Check if you have installed the files ║ ║ PCPROOF.DIC and PCPROOF.IDX. You must install all of ║ ║ the program before it can proofread a document. ║ ╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ ^default ╔════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ SORRY, AN APPLICATION PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ║ ╚════════════════════════════════════════════╝