Dictionary Missing In Action

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My dictionary in Word 2002 is missing. I use to access it when using the
Word application, but now it won't access. I installed a later version of
Word, 2000 for a purpose in which the newer version could not render. I was
only able to use the newer version when using Word, so I don't think the
installation of the later version had any effect on the missing dictionary.
I would like help in Accessing the dictionary. It is listed in the drop
down window for Word editing file, but when I click on custom dictionary, and
then USdictionary, of dict nothing happens. Would you please help?
 
Select the document (CTRL+A) Tools > Language > Set Language - set to US
English. Uncheck the 'do not check spelling and automatically detect' check
boxes.

Tools > options > Spelling & Grammar > Custom Dictionaries - ensure your
custom dictionarly is listed and checked. If not add it.


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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

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Iwould first like to Thank you for taking out the time for helping me. I
tried everything you suggested several times and to no avail. I still could
not access the dictionary. The language setting was adjusted and reset, and
set. The checks for Custom dictionary were checked and re-checked and still
no access. It is as though the folder for the dictionary no longer exists.
I attempted to 'run' C:\ApplicationData\Microsoft\Proof\CUSTOM.DIC The file
could not be found was the Error message. I truely appreciated the effort.
 
CUSTOM.DIC is not an executable file. It is a text file containing a column
of the words that you have added. If you have managed to delete this file,
you will have to create another through the tools > options route.

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com

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Thanks, again Graham but what happened to the dictionary that comes with the
Word program? This is the dictionary that is most important to me. I am
using Word 2002 and this dictionary is colored lite orange and blue. This
dictionary is no where to be found. I tried to run C:\D and S\BG\application
data\microssoft\proof\Custom. dic. This program won't run. I cant find the
file for the dictionary. Perhapes you know where it may be located? You
mentioned the the tool- option route. what is the complete process to
building a custom dic, or even the US English, dictionary? Please Help
Someone.
 
There are two issues here - the standard dictionary included with Word
(repair Word if that is missing - or uninstall the dictionary by re-running
Office setup from Windows Control panel Add or remove programs, then
re-install it again) and the user dictionary.
Custom.dic which cannot 'run'. it is a text file and I have already told you
how to create that!
However even if you have both the standard dictionary installed and a
personal dictionary - neither of them will do anything if the text is not
formatted with a proofing option that matches the language of the installed
dictionary as mentioned earlier in this thread.
I have not a clue what you mean by 'the dictionary is coloured lite orange
and blue' . However Word can mark spelling errors (with a red wiggly
underline) and grammar (with a green wiggly underline) if you have these
options set in tools > options > spelling and grammar. (Check spelling as
you type - check grammar as you type).

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

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Thanks again Graham,
The lite orange and blue is the actual color of the Default dictionary, not
the colors of misspelled or grammatical correction. I have been reading for
the last two days about default and custom dictionaries. I have the pro. I
will now have to install sooner then I wanted. I am still looking for help
to access the default dic. Thanks a lot.
 
The dictionary doesn't have a colour - it is part of Word, so I haven't a
clue what you are talking about.

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I suspect she's talking about a dictionary add-in, such as Encarta, that
provides actual definitions, as opposed to just proofing tools.

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

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