Microsoft KB Archive/24058

Word: Spelling Flags All Words as Unknown in Word 3.0x PSS ID Number: Q24058 Article last modified on 07-07-1993 PSS database name: M_WorD

3.00 3.01 3.02

MACINTOSH

Summary:

With Word versions 3.0x, you can open Spelling without the Main Dictionary. As a result, Word 3.0x will define all words as unknown.

To correct this problem, load the Main Dictionary each time you want to run Spelling while in a file. When the “Cannot Locate Main Dictionary” message is displayed, open the appropriate folders from the list displayed until the dictionary is found.

This problem cannot occur with Word 4.00 because you cannot access the Spelling dialog box without first locating the MS Dictionary.

Additional reference words: mswdproof

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