Microsoft KB Archive/89896

= How to Add Vocabulary Items to ProofReader Dictionary =

Article ID: 89896

Article Last Modified on 11/26/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0
 * Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0a
 * Microsoft Windows Sound System 2.0
 * Microsoft Excel 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Excel 5.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q89896



SUMMARY
Windows Sound System ProofReader comes with five default dictionaries: DATES.DCT, MONEY.DCT, OTHER.DCT, NUMBERS.DCT, and USER.DCT. USER.DCT is empty by default and is the only dictionary to which you can add new vocabulary items.

To add a new vocabulary item to the USER.DCT dictionary:


 * 1) From the Excel Proof menu, choose Options.
 * 2) Choose the Dictionary icon.
 * 3) Select the USER.DCT dictionary icon.
 * 4) Choose the New button.
 * 5) In the New Vocabulary Item Name field, enter the name of the new item.
 * 6) Choose the Record button.
 * 7) Dictate the pronunciation for the new item using the microphone.
 * 8) Choose the Stop and OK buttons to save your new vocabulary item.

Keywords: KB89896

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