Autocorrection

In the beginning, autotext definitions for common typos or well-known acronyms were created by other providers; today's office packages usually already contain the function.

Autocorrect is pre-installed on many instant messaging programs and virtual keyboards on cell phones, smartphones and tablet computers to enable faster and error-free typing.

Some writers and organizations choose to consistently replace some words with others as part of their editorial policy, with occasionally unforeseen results.

[2] Misuse of text replacement software is a staple practical joke in many schools and offices.

[8] The website and the book both compile texts sent on iPhones and Androids that were altered by the phone's autocorrection feature to produce what are often unintentionally funny messages.

[9] Within a week of its launch, the website had collected hundreds of submissions and had attracted about one million page views.