eType: Auto-Complete, Spell Check & Translation Tool for Windows

eType: An Intelligent Alternative to Traditional Typing Tutors

For those seeking to enhance their typing skills, eType presents a compelling alternative to conventional Typing Tutor programs. While typing tutors focus on improving speed and accuracy through repetitive practice, eType adopts a different approach.

Instead of drill-based exercises, eType leverages predictive text technology. It attempts to anticipate the word you intend to type and presents a refined list of suggestions for your selection.

System Requirements and Installation

eType is designed for compatibility with Windows operating systems and requires approximately 5MB of disk space. The installation process is straightforward and typically completes within moments.

Once installed, eType operates discreetly in the system tray. From this location, users can easily toggle the program's functionality on or off as needed.

The application is designed to be non-intrusive. It avoids displaying disruptive notifications or messages during your work.

Instead, it subtly presents a list of potential word completions each time you begin typing. (See the example image below.)

Utilizing eType's Features

Navigating the word suggestions is intuitive. Use the directional arrow keys to highlight your desired word.

Confirm your selection by pressing the ENTER or SPACE bar, or cancel the suggestion list with the ESC key.

Beyond auto-completion, eType incorporates dictionary functionality. This allows for quick access to word translations and synonyms, enriching your writing process.

Key Features of eType

• Exceptionally user-friendly – no complex configuration is required.
• Provides support for multiple languages through various dictionaries.
• Facilitates effortless word translation.
• Demonstrates a remarkably fast response time.
• Aids in minimizing typing errors, proving beneficial for those who find typing challenging or slow.
• Comparable tools include: Spellist, Spellify, Orangoo, and SpellJax.
• Consider exploring related resources such as Tinyspell, TypingAid, and Phrase Express for additional text completion options.

eType is offered as a freeware application and is currently in its beta testing phase.

A limited number of beta invitations – 500 exclusively – were previously available to readers of MakeUseOf.

The original website was located at www.etype.com/v.aspx?id=makeuseof, but is no longer available.