Replace Dictionary in Word '97?

Don

A custom dictionary only adds words to the basic dictionary in word. I know
that much. What I'd like to know is whether it's possible to replace the
whole dictionary with a Mirriam-Webster dictionary (I have it on CD). (i.e.
replace it, rather than add to it).

Second question. Maybe the dictionary already there is the M-W dictionary.
Anyone know?
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Thanks, Don

Graham Mayor

A custom dictionary provides additional spelling checks - it does not add
anything to the basic dictionary. You cannot replace the in-built
dictionary, but you may be able to use your supplementary dictionary as an
add-in. I used to have an OED that worked in a similar manner with an early
version of Word. Check with the supplier's web site.

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Don wrote:
> A custom dictionary only adds words to the basic dictionary in word.
> I know that much. What I'd like to know is whether it's possible to
> replace the whole dictionary with a Mirriam-Webster dictionary (I
> have it on CD). (i.e. replace it, rather than add to it).
>
> Second question. Maybe the dictionary already there is the M-W
> dictionary. Anyone know?

Suzanne S. Barnhill

If the M-W dictionary is designed to work with Word, it should install as an
add-in and provide dictionary functionality. But realize that the ability to
look up pronunciations and definitions and the like (dictionary functions)
have nothing to do with the function of Word's "lexicon" files, which are
used only to check spelling.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org
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"Don" <Don@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> A custom dictionary only adds words to the basic dictionary in word. I
know
> that much. What I'd like to know is whether it's possible to replace the
> whole dictionary with a Mirriam-Webster dictionary (I have it on CD).
(i.e.
> replace it, rather than add to it).
>
> Second question. Maybe the dictionary already there is the M-W
dictionary.
> Anyone know?
> --
> Thanks, Don