Create a custom dictionary make up words and have definitions

[Guest]

I am writing a comedy and using words I make up as I go. I want to create a
custom dictionary and have Word check the spelling as I write. I also would
like to have a set of definitions associated with the words in the new
dictionary.

Is this possible?

 

[Jay Freedman]

To have the spelling recognized, just type the word and, when the spelling
checker shows the wavy red underline, right-click it and select Add To
Dictionary. That will put the word into your custom dictionary file
(http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/General/EditCustomDic.htm).

However, this is for spelling only. Word doesn't do definitions except
through the Research pane, which uses a web-based dictionary service that
you can't add to. You're going to have to keep a separate document with the
definitions.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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