The Word dictionary contains a good selection of common word choices, but it is by no means a comprehensive reference of the English language. You will need to add words that the dictionary does not recognize, including proper names that you use frequently, so that Word doesn't identify the words or names as errors. When you spell a word that Word thinks is misspelled , it selects the word with a red wavy underline. Custom dictionaries are appropriate when you are doing a lot of work in a specific field and you would like Word to automatically recognize and spell check terminology associated with that field. Add Entries to the Main Dictionary -
To scan the document and add words to your dictionary, click the Spelling And Grammar button on the Standard toolbar. The spelling and grammar checker scans the document, generating the Spelling And Grammar dialog box every time what is believed to be a spelling or grammatical error. Click Add To Dictionary. -
To add an individual word (such as a person's name ) to your dictionary, right-click the red wavy line under the word in question, and then click Add To Dictionary. Create a New Custom Dictionary and Add Entries -
| Click the Tools menu ' and then click Options. | -
| Click the Spelling & Grammar tab. | -
| Click Custom Dictionaries. | -
| To create a new custom dictionary, click Next, enter a dictionary name, and then click Save. | -
| Select the dictionary you want to edit (but don't clear its text box). | -
| Click Modify. | -
| Perform the tasks you want: | -
To add a word, enter it in the Word box, and then click Add. -
To delete a word, select it in the Dictionary box, and then click Delete. -
To edit a word, delete it, enter it with the new spelling, and then click Add. -
| Click OK. | -
| Click OK, and then click OK again. | |