The New Oxford Spelling Dictionary is the authoritative reference for spelling and word division. Prepared in consultation with professional editors and proofreaders and endorsed by the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, it is the essential guide for a those who work with the written word, whether in print or online mediums.

The A to Z text was compiled using the unrivalled resources of Oxford Languages' language research program; it gives unambiguous and authoritative guidance on spelling and form for over 110,000 words, including capitalization, hyphenation of compounds, and irregular inflections. US and UK spellings are covered in full. It also includes thousands of people, places, and other proper names.

Full coverage of word division, indicating both primary and secondary breaks for every word, makes the New Oxford Spelling Dictionary the best reference for editors, typesetters, proofreaders, and copywriters.