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TJ - 20 Nov 2004 09:09 GMT

Is there a way to import a dictionary into Word 2002?

I have an extensive dictionary on one computer and the like to
transfer to another computer.

Thank you,

TJH

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Herb Tyson [MVP] - 20 Nov 2004 23:52 GMT

Do you mean a custom/personal spelling dictionary? If so, it's likely a .dic
file. Copy it to the target computer, then choose Tool - Options - Spellings
and Grammar - Custom Dictionaries - Add, etc.

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TJ - 21 Nov 2004 12:44 GMT

I'm just trying to export/import dictionary I've personally created
from one pc to another.

Where do I find this .dic file?

Thanks,

TJH

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Opinicus - 21 Nov 2004 12:59 GMT

> I'm just trying to export/import dictionary I've
> personally created
> from one pc to another.
> Where do I find this .dic file?

On my system its location is:

"C:\Documents and Settings\{My Name}\Application
Data\Microsoft\Proof\Custom.dic"

Just search your hard disk for "custom.dic".

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Herb Tyson [MVP] - 21 Nov 2004 22:16 GMT

A quick way to find it is to go to the source computer, open Word, choose
Tools - Options - Spelling and Grammar - Custom Dictionaries - New. In the
resulting dialog box, right click the .dic file you want to copy, and choose
Copy. This will put it into the clipboard. From there, you can then open
Windows Explorer to paste it to a removable disk, or paste it into an email,
or paste it to a network drive, etc.

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TJ - 22 Nov 2004 12:51 GMT

Thanks,

I'll try it and report back.

TJH

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TJ - 23 Nov 2004 23:52 GMT

I think it worked! Great. Thanks for your help!

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