Tansa

Tansa is a text proofing system offered by Tansa Systems AS. According to the vendor, Tansa is designed to assist users in creating error-free content by providing spelling, style, and word usage corrections. It is intended to improve the efficiency and accuracy of content creation and editing processes. Tansa is suitable for companies of all sizes, from small independent publishers to large corporations and news organizations. The product is used by various professions and industries, including news organizations, corporations in finance, healthcare, and government sectors, broadcasters, magazines, and newspapers.

Key Features

Tansa Create: According to the vendor, Tansa Create is a suite of tools that incorporates Generative AI with Tansa's copy-editing software. It is said to allow users to generate SEO headlines, summarize articles, and identify important keywords.

Tansa Text Proofing System: The vendor claims that Tansa's text proofing system goes beyond basic spell-checking and analyzes text by considering words in context. It is said to be capable of checking for spelling, usage, style, punctuation, and hyphenation errors. The system is designed to ensure adherence to specific style guides and can be customized for each installation.

Custom Dictionaries: Tansa offers custom dictionaries that can be tailored to include specialized terminology, proper names, and specific language styles. According to the vendor, the dictionaries are regularly updated by language experts at Tansa Systems to incorporate new names and terms. They are said to recognize multi-word strings and compound phrases.

API Integration: Tansa provides APIs that enable easy integration of its proofing engine into proprietary and out-of-the-box text editors. The vendor states that the APIs support different integration methods, allowing users to access proofing features directly within their preferred writing platform. They also offer customization options and access to references such as style guides and dictionaries.

Metrics and Analytics: According to the vendor, Tansa maintains a complete log of system usage, allowing users to monitor performance and track improvements over time. The system's statistics are said to provide insights into the types of errors made and corrected, highlighting recurring problems and style issues. Tansa also offers readability scoring, providing statistical data on the complexity of the writing.

Multiple Platforms: Tansa is available for various platforms and applications used by publishing professionals, including macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. The vendor claims that it is compatible with popular applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, and web browsers. Tansa's browser plug-ins are said to ensure consistent proofing capabilities across different environments.