Episode #98
I would like to know if there is a way to increase the dictionary in Microsoft Word in Office XP. Mine is full and I need it because of my studying in theology.
Mike, Moose Jaw, SK
Word can use multiple custom dictionaries, so if you’ve exceeded the maximum size in one you can create a new one. You might even want to create a specific dictionary for your studies and share it with others!
1. Start Word.
2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3. On the Spelling & Grammar tab, click Custom Dictionaries.
4. Click New to create a new custom dictionary.
5. Type a name for the new custom dictionary in the File name box,
6. Then click Save.
7. The custom dictionary is added to the Dictionary list box.
8. Click OK in the Custom Dictionaries dialog box,
9. Then click OK in the Options dialog box.
10. You can now add words to your new custom dictionary.
You can edit your .DIC files from within Word, and even move words around.