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Spellex Write-Assist: MS Word Add-in and Desktop Enhancements

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

2 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 November 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Spellex

Tampa, United States of America

Project Summary

Existek customized the Spellex Write-Assist by developing a Microsoft Word add-in and multiple desktop enhancements, including a zoom ruler, audible alerts, a spell-check report, and a new licensing system. The vendor used C# and .NET technologies and leveraged Win32 libraries to solve system-level challenges. The client reported strong project management, clear communication, and that delivered features addressed long-standing customer requests.

Key Challenges

Require deep desktop software expertise to substantially modify MS Word
Finalize requirements and deliver reliable, slick Windows-level code

Project Deliverables

Microsoft Word add-in for the Spellex Write-Assist
Zoom ruler feature (enhanced Windows Magnifier)
Audible alerts integrated with Word via Win32 libraries
Spell check report summarizing document spelling errors
New licensing system for products

Project Solution

Existek developed and improved features for the Spellex Write-Assist by creating a Microsoft Word add-in using C#, .NET, WPF, and Windows Forms. They implemented a zoom ruler feature, audible alerts using Win32 libraries bound to Word at the system level, a spell check summary report, and a new licensing system. The vendor provided two desktop developers who worked closely with the client and adapted solutions to technical constraints.

Project Outcome

Implemented requested features that were previously unavailable or inefficient in competitors' software
Increased client confidence in the product though business impact is still early
Project management and oversight ensured progress and high-quality delivery

Platforms

Desktop

Tech Stack

C#
.NET

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Despite the technical challenges the project entailed, Existek delivered features that clients were greatly anticipating and which no other vendor could achieve, setting the company apart from its competition. They also excelled at explaining everything thoroughly and in easy-to-understand terms.”
Eric Perez
Executive VP
Date: 03/20/2019