Here’s an interesting little something that I learned on Twitter a few weeks ago: within the grammar checker settings in Microsoft Word (both native Windows application and online version) there is a section on inclusiveness that checks your writing for
- Ethnic slurs
- Gender bias
- Gender-specific language
The Windows application also checks for
- Age bias
- Cultural bias
- Racial bias
- Sexual orientation bias
Why are these not switched on by default? Here’s how to switch these on.
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