[hubbelars]

Is there any way to deselect the main dictionary in Word so that it only uses
a custom dictionary? Alternatively, can a custom dictionary be turned into a
main dictionary so that it can be selected under Languages?

[Cindy M.]

Hi ?B?aHViYmVsYXJz?=,

Is there any way to deselect the main dictionary in Word so that it only uses
a custom dictionary? Alternatively, can a custom dictionary be turned into a
main dictionary so that it can be selected under Languages?

No, to both questions.

A custom dictionary is just a plain text list.

A main dictionary (a *.lex file) is a special binary "table" of entries.

The spelling engine requires a *.lex file in the language that matches the
language formatting of the text.

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

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[DeanH]

No, but you could instead create an Exclusion Dictionary wich you can use to
negate any words from the default dictionary (or any dictionary for that
matter).
See http://word.mvps.org/faqs/general/ex...ordfromdic.htm for details on
how to and where to create this Exclusion Dictionary. This webpage does not
cover 2007 but I am sure the process is exactly the same only the destination
will be different.
This Exclusion Dictionary is very useful and can be used not only to negate
incorrect spellings for words (ie the American vs. UK) but also to negate
those words that are allowed in both languages but you would prefer not to go
into your documents, ie. swear words, etc.
Hope this helps
DeanH

"hubbelars" wrote:

Is there any way to deselect the main dictionary in Word so that it only uses
a custom dictionary? Alternatively, can a custom dictionary be turned into a
main dictionary so that it can be selected under Languages?