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Default Dictionary Missing In Action

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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Precious1026 wrote:
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.

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

My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org


Precious1026 wrote:
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?