Google Updates Toolbar
Search giant Google has updated its toolbar, which now includes a spell checker, map links and a language translator.
The free toolbar sits within a users browser as they surf the web, enabling them to conduct searches and perform other tasks without having to go to the Google site.
The SpellCheck feature allows users type into an Internet form, such as webmail, discussion forums, and intranet web applications, where it instantly reviews the text and suggests corrections.
An AutoFix option also enables users to automatically check and correct all the text they're entering with one click.
Meanwhile, an AutoLink tool automatically links addresses shown on web pages to an online map. For example, if users are reading a review of a new restaurant, clicking on AutoLink will turn its address into a link to a map, complete with directions.
AutoLink also links package tracking numbers to pages displaying that package's delivery status and other useful information, such as Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) and Publication ISBN numbers.
The map feature currently only includes US addresses, and Google has not confirmed when this will appear in other countries.
The WordTranslator converts words from English web pages into one of eight other languages. Users can hover the cursor over a word and the feature displays the word in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Japanese, or Korean.
The new version of the Google Toolbar is currently available for users in the US and UK, with plans to extend to other countries in the near future.
The free toolbar sits within a users browser as they surf the web, enabling them to conduct searches and perform other tasks without having to go to the Google site.
The SpellCheck feature allows users type into an Internet form, such as webmail, discussion forums, and intranet web applications, where it instantly reviews the text and suggests corrections.
An AutoFix option also enables users to automatically check and correct all the text they're entering with one click.
Meanwhile, an AutoLink tool automatically links addresses shown on web pages to an online map. For example, if users are reading a review of a new restaurant, clicking on AutoLink will turn its address into a link to a map, complete with directions.
AutoLink also links package tracking numbers to pages displaying that package's delivery status and other useful information, such as Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) and Publication ISBN numbers.
The map feature currently only includes US addresses, and Google has not confirmed when this will appear in other countries.
The WordTranslator converts words from English web pages into one of eight other languages. Users can hover the cursor over a word and the feature displays the word in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Japanese, or Korean.
The new version of the Google Toolbar is currently available for users in the US and UK, with plans to extend to other countries in the near future.
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