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Spelling

Spelling is an important feature of writing. Most importantly, misspelt words can lead to confusion or even stop the reader from understanding the writer's message. The impact of misspelt words varies enormously depending on the purpose and register of a document, for instance, misspelt words in a formal letter will probably create a more negative impression on the reader than those in an e-mail; similarly misspelt words in an exam are more serious than those in notes written in preparation.