System for detecting and correcting contextual errors in a text processing system

摘要: A system for automatically proofreading a document word use validation in text processing is provided by coupling specialized dictionary of sets homophones and confusable words to di-gram N-gram conditions whereby proper usage the can be statistically determined. reviewed word-by-word against words. When match occurs, related list syntactic rules examined relative context subject homophone or word. If syntax immediate conflicts with prestored rules, highlighted on display. The then displays definition along possible intended alternative forms their respective definitions. operator examine used alternatives make determination as whether an error has been made if correction required. required, may cause replaced desired positioning display cursor under depressing appropriate key keyboard.