How to move back to a previous typo in ispell?

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When running M-x ispell, is it possible to go back to the previous typo? For example, I accidentally pass a typo and want to go back to it.

If you use flyspell, `flyspell-auto-correct-previous-word` will do this. — nanny, Dec 02 '15 at 20:35

score 4 · Answer 1 · edited Feb 27 '18 at 18:51

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You can temporary exit from ispell (not kill it) just hitting arrow keys. Then you can edit as you like or move back before the previous typo. To resume ispell just type M-x ispell-continue. to re-enter a second time ispell just type M-x and up arrow (to list the command history). This is not a perfect replacement of the functionality you asked for but I used several time and it is enough for my requirements.

edited Feb 27 '18 at 18:51

Dieter.Wilhelm

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answered Feb 27 '18 at 13:06

giuseppe

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the keyboard shortcut for M-x ispell-continue is: C-u M-$ – Dieter.Wilhelm Feb 27 '18 at 14:09

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 22 '16 at 16:14

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No, ispell just works in batch mode AFAICT.

I recommend using the built-in flyspell. This will give you on-the-fly feedback and provide commands like flyspell-check-next-higlighted-word and flyspell-check-previous-highlighted-word to jump around.

answered Jun 22 '16 at 16:14

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I see `flyspell-check-previous-higlighted-word` but not `flyspell-check-next-higlighted-word` on Emacs 28.1. Did they remove it? – farnsy Oct 01 '22 at 03:20

How to move back to a previous typo in ispell?

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