Modify Your Custom Dictionary in Word

You are probably already aware of the fact that you can add your own commonly used terms to the Word custom dictionary (for example, names and acronyms. But once you add a word to the dictionary, do you know how to remove or edit it?

To add, delete, or edit words in a custom dictionary:

1.            On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Spelling & Grammar tab.

2.            Click Custom Dictionaries.

3.            Select the check box next to the dictionary you want to edit.

4.            Click Modify.

5.            Then, do one of the following:

§                               To add a word, type 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, select it in the Dictionary box, modify it, and then click Add. Delete the misspelled version.