Microsoft Word 2007
Adding a Dictionary
A custom dictionary contains words that are not in the main Office dictionary. You can either create a new dictionary or modify the main dictionary. Custom dictionaries created in Word are shared with the other Office programs. This document contains instructions for creating and editing a custom dictionary using Word.
Creating and Selecting a Custom Dictionary
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From the OFFICE BUTTON
, click WORD OPTIONS
The Word Options dialog box appears. -
From the Categories list, select Proofing
The Proofing options appear.
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In the When correcting spelling in Microsoft Office programs, click CUSTOM DICTIONARIES...
The Custom Dictionaries dialog box appears.
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Click NEW...
The Create Custom Dictionary dialog box appears.
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In the File name text box, type a name for the custom dictionary
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Click SAVE
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In the Custom Dictionaries dialog box, under the Dictionary List, select the newly created custom dictionary
NOTE: The new custom dictionary is selected if a checkmark appears in the box before it. -
Click OK
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From Proofing options, in the When correcting spelling in Microsoft Office programs section, deselect Suggest from main dictionary only
NOTE: This option is deselected when no checkmark appears in the box before it. -
Click OK
Editing a Custom Dictionary
You may add or delete words in a custom dictionary. To change the spelling of a word you must delete it and reenter it with the correct spelling.
Editing a Custom Dictionary: Adding a Word
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From the OFFICE BUTTON
, click WORD OPTIONS
The Word Options dialog box appears. -
From the Categories list, select Proofing
The Proofing options appear.
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In the When correcting spelling in Microsoft Office programs, click CUSTOM DICTIONARIES...
The Custom Dictionaries dialog box appears.
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Select the dictionary you want to edit
NOTE: The dictionary is selected if there is a checkmark in the box before it. -
Click EDIT WORD LIST...
The "dictionary name.dic" dialog box appears.
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In the Word(s) text box, type the word you want to add
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Click ADD
The word appears in the Dictionary list. -
Click OK until all dialog boxes are closed
Editing a Custom Dictionary: Deleting a Word
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From the OFFICE BUTTON
, click WORD OPTIONS
The Word Options dialog box appears. -
From the Categories list, select Proofing
The Proofing options appear.
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In the When correcting spelling in Microsoft Office programs, click CUSTOM DICTIONARIES...
The Custom Dictionaries dialog box appears.
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Select the dictionary you want to edit
NOTE: The dictionary is selected if there is a checkmark in the box before it. -
Click EDIT WORD LIST...
The "dictionary name.dic" dialog box appears.
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From the Dictionary scroll box, select the word you want to delete
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Click DELETE
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Click OK until all dialog boxes are closed
