exclude dictionary

[Raymond RUSSELL]

Hello all

I'm not sure if this is the right group;
I couldn't find one dedicated to spellchecking alone.

I have Word-2000 and Win2k.

I have an exclude dictionary MSSP3EN.exc
and I can't get it to work.

It's saved as text.

I have Options -Sp&Gr - main only unchecked.

I have tried locating the file in
- application data\microsoft\proof
- common files\microsoft shared\proof
- and in a folder of my own where I keep my custom dictionary.

What am I doing wrong ?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions
Ray

Raymond RUSSELL
Tel/Fax 0033-(0)388-808054
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[Raymond RUSSELL]

Hello Jesse

Thanks for the reply.

The link you gave me has perhaps uncovered why my exclude dict is not
working
but I'm not sure how now to preceed.
I have created the EXC file properly and saved it in all the places
suggested.
But when I look in the registry I get as far as Installer
but then there is no Components key.
Is this the probelm ?

Any suggestions ?
Must I reinstall Office 2000 (Premium) ?
I have Win2K (SP4).

Ray

Raymond RUSSELL
Tel/Fax 0033-(0)388-808054
(e-mail address removed)

 

[&:-jesse\)]

Raymond,

I used this procedure myself on a Word 2000 machine, and
it worked as advertised. The components key was there like
it was supposed to be. I feel mostly comfortable in the
registry, but uncomfortable to make a recommendation as to
how to proceed. I am not sure that a reinstall would work.
There are registry repair utilities for Word available.
Sorry I could not be more help. Perhaps one of the MVPs
will stop in.

jesse

 

[Raymond RUSSELL]

Hello all

Having referred to the article on the exclude dictionary :
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/General/ExcludeWordFromDic.htm
my problem is still not solved.

The article's description of the Office-2000 registry keys
doesn't quite match my registry.
Mine has a **UserData** step between **Installer** and **Components**.
Is this a mistake in my registry or in the article ?

I got to the D3xxxxx number etc.
and found the folder containing MSSP3EN.lex.
This is where I have my MSSP3EN.exc.

I'm stumped !
Thanks in advance for any hints !
Best regards,
Ray

Raymond RUSSELL
Tel/Fax 0033-(0)388-808054
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

You might want to post to microsoft.public.word.spelling.grammar.

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Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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[Raymond RUSSELL]

Hello Suzanne et al

No such animal in my list ???

Ray

 

[Terry Farrell]

You are probably connected to your ISP News Server. Instead, connect
directly to the Microsoft Public News Server. You'll find this is faster and
more complete.

msnews.microsoft.com

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Terry Farrell - Word MVP



Hello Suzanne et al

No such animal in my list ???

Ray

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

If you need help to set up an account, see
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/resources.htm#setupmsnews

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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