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Adding Ampersands to Custom Dictionaries It appears that Word doesn’t allow you to define custom dictionary entries that include ampersands. There are ways you can work around this apparent problem, including a way that relies on AutoCorrect to mark your text so it is ignored by the proofing tools. Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003 2007
Backing Up Your Custom Dictionaries Have you, over time, created an extensive custom dictionary? If so, you’ll want to periodically back it up as protection against it getting damaged in some way. This tip explains how to back up your custom dictionaries. Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
Dictionaries for Microsoft Word Word allows you to develop custom dictionaries or use custom dictionaries that have been developed by other people. Finding such dictionaries can be challenging at times, but this tip provides some suggestions on where you can find these helpful files. Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
Editing Custom Dictionaries Word uses custom dictionaries to store correctly spelled words that may not be in the standard dictionary. You can directly edit the custom dictionaries by following the steps in this tip. Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
Inconsistent Adding of Words to a Custom Dictionary Custom dictionaries are a great way to adapt the spelling and grammar checkers to your needs. If you find that Word isn’t adding words to the custom dictionaries consistently, here’s some things you can check to correct the situation. Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003 2007
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