Release LanguageTool 5.5 , free software for checking grammar, spelling, punctuation and style. The program is represented as in the form of extension for LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice and as an independent console and graphic applications, and a web server. In addition, on the site LanguageTool.org is working an interactive form of grammar check and spelling. The program is available as in the form of extensions for LibreOffice and Apahe OpenOffice and in the form Sependent version with a web server.
To work the core code and selected applications for LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice requires Java 8 or a newer version. Compatibility with Amazon Corretto 8+ , including Extensions for LibreOffice. The main core of the program extends under the LGPL license . There are third-party plugins for integration with other programs , for example, the extensions for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Safari browsers, as well as for Google Docs (text editor) and Word 2016 +.
In the new version:
- created new and updated existing rules for testing punctuation and grammar for Russian, English, Ukrainian, French, German, Portuguese, Catalan, Dutch and Spanish languages.
- Updated Built-in Dictionaries.
- updated and corrected integration code with LibreOffice and ApacheOpenOffice.
Changes for the Russian-language module include:
- new and improved existing grammatical rules are created.
- updated and reworked built-in dictionaries.
- Activated rules for working in “picky” mode of extensions for browsers.