Edit Dictionary

Sometimes incorrect words are accidentally added to the dictionary and need to be removed.

Add, delete, or edit words in a custom dictionary

1.       On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Spelling & Grammar tab.

2.     Click Dictionaries.

3.     Select the dictionary you want to edit. Make sure you do not clear its check box.

4.     Click Edit.

5.     Add, delete, or edit the words in the custom dictionary.

If you're typing words, press ENTER after each word to put it on a separate line.

6.     When you finish editing, click Save on the Standard toolbar.

7.     On the File menu, click Close.

Note   When you edit a custom dictionary, Microsoft Word turns off automatic spell checking. After you close the dictionary file, you can turn on automatic spell checking again.

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Last updated September 12, 2003 ~ Mrs. K. Bradley
ot_kab@nwoca.org