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How do you spell Software?

Correct spelling

software

From soft plus ware.

Why is software spelled this way?

From soft plus ware. Contrasted with hardware. Coined in 1953.

Common misspellings of software

softwearsoftwaare

Example

The software update fixed several security vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell software?+
The correct spelling is "software". From soft plus ware.
Is it softwear or software?+
The correct spelling is "software", not "softwear". This word gets varies monthly searches.

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