(Legacy) Microsoft Word 2007: Adding a Dictionary
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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
From the OFFICE BUTTON , click WORD OPTIONS
The Word Options dialog box appears.From the Categories list, select Proofing
The Proofing options appear.In the When correcting spelling in Microsoft Office programs, click CUSTOM DICTIONARIES...
The Custom Dictionaries dialog box appears.Click NEW...
The Create Custom Dictionary dialog box appears.In the File name text box, type a name for the custom dictionary
Click SAVE
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
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
From the OFFICE BUTTON , click WORD OPTIONS
The Word Options dialog box appears.From the Categories list, select Proofing
The Proofing options appear.In the When correcting spelling in Microsoft Office programs, click CUSTOM DICTIONARIES...
The Custom Dictionaries dialog box appears.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.In the Word(s) text box, type the word you want to add
Click ADD
The word appears in the Dictionary list.Click OK until all dialog boxes are closed
Editing a Custom Dictionary: Deleting a Word
From the OFFICE BUTTON , click WORD OPTIONS
The Word Options dialog box appears.From the Categories list, select Proofing
The Proofing options appear.In the When correcting spelling in Microsoft Office programs, click CUSTOM DICTIONARIES...
The Custom Dictionaries dialog box appears.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.From the Dictionary scroll box, select the word you want to delete
Click DELETE
Click OK until all dialog boxes are closed