when you are typing and make a mistake

Fanatic · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:13

Right click and use the suggestion, if it isn't in the suggestion, add it, then it won't be wrong next time.

Kosmiche · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:20

Depends how much of a error it is.

If its 1 letter then A, more than 1 letter B.

But on OCUK I just right click the word!

kefkef · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:22

Pretty much C for me!

Nemesis379 · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:23

D- Use backspace, As I can type without looking at the keyboard, and when I read type them my hands usually know what im typing wrong if that makes any sense without me actually processing it rofl

Seft · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:28

If I typo a word, I hit control+shift+left and start the word again

Randomface74 · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:30

I use Shift+Home Backspace a lot.

Aod · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:32

I control+backspace back to the error and retype everything that I deleted.

BigglesPiP · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:32

e. I don't make spelling mistakes.

Luke · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:33

I use iespell which flags up errors like Word does.
Right click then substitute the correct word.

Salsa · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:36

I normally type with insert toggled off so I ctrl-backspace to the error and just re-write.

Sin_Chase · 25 Aug 2011 at 20:38

Depends. Can be a combination. Mouse clicks and corrections to multiple words if reviewing a large body of text and correcting.

Arrow Keys with/without Ctrl if it's an error I have made and noticed as I have typed it or shortly after.

Sometimes will delete a word or 2 in-front of a mistake and just re-type as it works out faster anyway.

Some words I just right click on because I know the autocorrect list will have it in.

V4NT0M · 25 Aug 2011 at 21:02

I use method C as it means I don't have to reach for the mouse.

/lazy & proud

Number_25 · 25 Aug 2011 at 21:04

I rewrite the entire word if i make a mistake, luckily I don't make many mistakes.

topgun06 · 25 Aug 2011 at 21:05

Leave it until I've finish writing what I want, then right-click and use the spell checker. If the desired word doesn't show up there then it clearly means that I have completely messed up and then I'll manually correct it!

Knubje · 25 Aug 2011 at 21:05

Whilst in fast flow typing I generally use the backspace key but if its going to be more than a few characters I usually ctrl+z and undo what I've done.

mjt · 25 Aug 2011 at 21:08

I usually use CTRL or Home and the arrow keys to change the error straight away.

Begbie · 25 Aug 2011 at 21:08

Right click spell check, move cursor back.

A.N.Other · 25 Aug 2011 at 21:10

Depends on where and how large the error is. Last word typed = backspace. Further back = double click and re-type.

Rich_L · 25 Aug 2011 at 21:51

Depends sometimes it is easier to delete the word and re-type it, sometimes easier to fix.

I use Ctrl-Arrows to navigate, Ctrl-Shift-Arrow to highlight then either type over or delete and re-type then press End to get back to where I was LIKE A BOSS.

PardonTheWait · 25 Aug 2011 at 22:00

Generally I'll see it as I do it. I touch type so unless I'm typing from copy, which I very rarely have to do these days (pretty much never) I'll see it and backspace to fix it.

If I'm typing from copy I can usually still tell when I've cocked it up so I'll either just backspace and fix it, or if I'm not sure I'll look at the screen.

I'm not even close to as good at typing as I was when I was doing layout for a living though. I was pretty rad then.