To close the Spelling and Grammar dialog box, click OK. To close the Custom Dictionaries dialog box, click OK. In the Save As text box, type the file name for your new custom dictionary.įrom the Where pull-down list, select where you want to save the custom dictionary. The Custom Dictionaries dialog box appears. In the Spelling section, click Dictionaries. In the Authoring and Proofing Tools section, click Spelling and Grammar. Creating a Custom Dictionaryīegin creating a custom dictionary from the Word menu.įrom the Word menu, select Preferences. This document contains instructions for creating and editing a custom dictionary using Word. This can be useful when using specific terminology that is not in the standard dictionary. Custom dictionaries created in Word are shared with other Office programs. You can either create a new dictionary or modify the main dictionary. This article is based on legacy software.Ī custom dictionary is a list of words you create which are not contained in the main Office dictionary. (Archives) Microsoft Word 2007: Adding a Dictionary Mac
