SpellCheckAsYouType (SCAYT) instantly underlines spelling and grammar errors while users type. To correct spelling or grammar error, a user simply needs to right-click the marked word to select from suggested corrections.
This plugin brings the multi-language SCAYT functionality into CKEditor 4. It is integrated by default starting with Standard Package of CKEditor 4. You can find it on the CKEditor 4 toolbar panel under the ABC button (Enable SCAYT).
If your version of CKEditor doesn’t have SCAYT built-in, you can easily add it by following the steps outlined in the Get Started section.
The default version of SCAYT plugin for CKEditor 4 is using the free services of WebSpellChecker. It is provided with a banner ad and has some limitations.
To lift the limitations and get rid of the banner, obtain a license. Depending on your needs, you can choose a Cloud-based or Server (self-hosted) solution.
SCAYT plugin for CKEditor 4: https://webspellchecker.com/wsc-scayt-ckeditor4/
The SCAYT plugin for CKEditor as a part of the free services supports the next languages for check spelling: American English, British English, Canadian English, Canadian French, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian Bokmal, Spanish, Swedish.
There are also additional languages and specialized dictionaries available for a commercial license, you can check the full list here.
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Clone/copy this repository contents in a new "plugins/scayt" folder in your CKEditor installation.
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Enable the "scayt" plugin in the CKEditor configuration file (config.js):
config.extraPlugins = 'scayt';
That's all. SCAYT will appear on the editor toolbar under the ABC button and will be ready to use.
This is the list of officially supported browsers for the SCAYT plugin for CKEditor 4. SCAYT may also work in other browsers and environments but we unable to check all of them and guarantee proper work.
- Chrome (the latest)
- Firefox (the latest)
- Safari (the latest)
- MS Edge (the latest)
- Internet Explorer 8.0 (limited support)
- Internet Explorer 9.0+ (close to full support)
Note: All browsers are to be supported for web pages that work in Standards Mode.
- Demo: https://webspellchecker.com/wsc-scayt-ckeditor4/
- Documentation: https://docs.webspellchecker.net/
- YouTube video “How to Configure CKEditor 4 and SpellCheckAsYouType Plugin”: https://youtu.be/D0ahmVjYBq8
- Term of Service: https://webspellchecker.com/terms-of-service/
- CKEditor’s How-Tos for SCAYT: https://ckeditor.com/docs/ckeditor4/latest/guide/dev_howtos_scayt.html
- CKEditor’s example of SCAYT: https://ckeditor.com/docs/ckeditor4/latest/examples/spellchecker.html
In cooperation with the CKEditor team, during the past 10 years we have simplified the installation and built the extensive amount of documentation devoted to SCAYT plugin for CKEditor 4 and less.
If you are experiencing any difficulties with the setup of the plugin, please check the links provided in the Resources section.
Holders of an active subscription to the services or a commercial license have access to professional technical assistance directly from the WebSpellChecker team. Contact us here!
Please use the SCAYT plugin for CKEditor 4 GitHub issue page to report bugs and feature requests. We will do our best to reply at our earliest convenience.
This plugin is licensed under the terms of any of the following licenses at your choice: GPL, LGPL and MPL.
See LICENSE.md for more information.
Developed by WebSpellChecker in cooperation with CKSource.