Online Tools That Can Help Writers

There are lots of online tools that make my writing and work lives easier. Here are some sites you should check out.

Acronym Finder - Sometimes, I need an acronym, or I need to have one defined. This is a great site for that. 

NetLingo - This site helps you figure out what chat and text acronyms mean. 2DLOO

Computing Fundamentals - This is an online technical dictionary if you need a quick definition of something from the computer realm.

Automatic Text Generator - There are times I need to mock up flyers or other documents to show the layout. This tool will generate blocks of text. My team at work does software testing. I use this site to generate blocks of text to test fields in applications too.

Office Templates - Office has an incredible library of templates. If you need a calendar or a newsletter format, chances are you'll find a good selection here. This site is invaluable when you need to do a document quickly.

ScreenFly - This site will show you what a website or blog will look like on different mobile devices. Type your URL in the blank. There are different device types at the top. It helps to see if your site is mobile friendly.

Free Training - MOOC is Massive Open Online Courses. There are hundreds of free classes you can take in almost any subject you're interested in.