Why is the dictionary not an option?

[gamefrk89]

I am typing a paper in Word 2007 and I wish to use the dictionary like I did
in previous versions. However, due to the redesign, I couldn't find its
location at first. I found the dictionary button to add to the Quick Access
Toolbar, but it's grayed out and I can't click on it. Like it says in the
help file though, I tried the Research button under Review. However,
whenever I click it, all I get is the thesauruses. Is there a way to get the
dictionary on here?

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

At the bottom of the Research pane click the 'Research Options' link to set which Reference Books (including dictionary) are
includes as available services for the Research pane.

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I am typing a paper in Word 2007 and I wish to use the dictionary like I did
in previous versions. However, due to the redesign, I couldn't find its
location at first. I found the dictionary button to add to the Quick Access
Toolbar, but it's grayed out and I can't click on it. Like it says in the
help file though, I tried the Research button under Review. However,
whenever I click it, all I get is the thesauruses. Is there a way to get the
dictionary on here?>>
--

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

 

[CyberTaz]

Well, the Encarta Dictionary should be available in the Research Task Pane
as a matter of default The second box at the top of the pane provides a
list of available reference resources & normally displays "All Reference
Books". If that's been changed whatever is selected is what displays in the
main panel & the name of the selected resource displays in the box. Look in
the list & select the dictionary (or All) if it's there.

If it isn't, click the Research Options... button at the bottom of the pane
& make sure there is a check in the box for the language version you prefer.