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Incorrect replacements using Spelling Applet with multi-line text areas

Applies to: Wintertree Spelling Server version 1.7 and earlier, client uses IE under Windows with Sun's 1.5 JVM

Problem: You are using Spelling Applet (the approach demonstrated by ASP Example 6 or ASP.NET Example 5). The client uses IE for Windows, using Sun's 1.5 JVM. The text area being checked contains multiple lines. A misspelled word appears on any line other than the first. When Spelling Applet attempts to correct the misspelled word, the replacement is off so the text becomes garbled. This happens only on IE for Windows, using Sun's 1.5 JVM.

Discussion: The problem is due to a bug in Sun's Java library. Details on the bug are available here. Information on Sun's web site indicates the bug has been corrected, but the symptoms are still present using version J2SE 1..5.0 (build 1.5.0_04-b05). The Spelling Applet included in Spelling Server version 1.8 contains a work-around to the problem; upgrading is one solution. Alternatively, you can use the approach in ASP Example 4 or ASP.NET Example 3, which uses a pop-up HTML form instead of an applet.