How to add a dictionary ( not dct file.. but an exe file) to MS wo

[Guest]

I have dloaded few dictionries from the internet.They are .exe files
how do i incorporate them to MS word so that when i rightclik and look up
the words from teh new dictionary gets included.
I am using MS word 2000

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

The files you downloaded should include instructions on their use. These are
third-party add-ins, and Word has no Help on this subject.

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

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[Cindy M -WordMVP-]

Hi =?Utf-8?B?RGVlcGE=?=,

I have dloaded few dictionries from the internet.They are .exe files
how do i incorporate them to MS word so that when i rightclik and look up
the words from teh new dictionary gets included.
I am using MS word 2000

If these aren't Microsoft files, then you'll have to discuss this with the
service that provided the files. EXE files are executable files - programs.
Most likely, these EXE files are supposed to install the dictionaries for
you, but you'd better make very sure before you run them that they come from
a reputable and trustworthy source. If not, they could destroy your data,
your computer or send your private information (such as passwords) to "bad
people".

Word provides no interface for just letting you "plug in" dictionaries
you've gotten from other sources. The exe files from this other source might
do this for you, but you have to take it up with the source.

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 17 2005)
http://www.word.mvps.org

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[Guest]

Thanks to both of you
The exe file ( dictionary) is from a trusted souce.
since i dont see any manner in which i can incorprate this exe into word.. i
guess i will have to use it seperaately while using Word

thanks again

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

What happens if you double-click on the .exe file in Windows Explorer? Does
it open the dictionary or run an installer? If the latter, there may be an
option to integrate with Word. Does the dictionary claim that it integrates
with Word?

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

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