Snippet Editor Spell and Grammar Check
What this pilot is
We’re testing a new spell check and basic grammar check experience inside the TextExpander Snippet Editor. The goal is to help snippet authors catch simple writing mistakes before snippets are saved and reused in customer-facing communication.
This pilot is focused on spelling and grammar feedback while writing — not rewriting, changing tone, or blocking anyone from saving.
What you’ll see
When writing or editing a snippet, the editor may:
- Underline possible spelling in red, grammar issues in blue, and more complex grammar suggestions in yellow
- Suggest a replacement when one is available
- Let you apply a suggested fix with a click
- Let you ignore an issue and keep your original wording
The author stays in control. TextExpander will not automatically rewrite your snippets.
What we’re testing
We’re especially looking to understand whether this helps teams:
- Catch typos before snippets are saved or shared
- Reduce grammar issues in commonly reused replies
- Improve confidence in shared snippet libraries
- Save time by fixing issues during authoring instead of after rollout
What’s included in this first version
This early version is intentionally narrow. It includes:
- English spell checking
- Basic grammar issue detection
- Inline highlights in the Snippet Editor
- Suggested fixes where available
- Click-to-apply for simple fixes
What’s not included yet
This pilot does not include:
- Multi-language support
- Custom dictionary support
What to expect during the pilot
Because this is an early test, you may notice:
- Some suggestions are more useful than others
- Some grammar issues may not be detected
- Some words, product names, or abbreviations may be flagged until added to the dictionary
- Formatting-heavy snippets may surface edge cases
- The experience may change as we learn from feedback
How to try it
Download the early-access version for your computer:
After installing, use the Snippet Editor as you normally would:
- Create or edit a snippet.
- Look for red or blue underlines while writing.
- Click an underlined word or phrase to review the suggestion.
- Choose whether to apply the suggestion, make your own edit, or leave the text as-is.
- Save the snippet when you’re happy with the final wording.
What we’d love feedback on
As you try it, please let us know:
- Did the suggestions help you catch real spelling or grammar issues?
- Were any suggestions incorrect, distracting, or unnecessary?
- Did the underlines and click-to-apply flow feel clear?
- Did anything feel slow or interrupt your writing?
- Were there any snippets where highlighting or suggestions behaved unexpectedly?