Microsoft KB Archive/167378

PPT4: How to Use the Spanish Dictionary in PowerPoint 4.0

PSS ID Number: Q167378 Article last modified on 05-16-1998

4.00 4.2.1 4.2.1a 4.2.1b

MACINTOSH

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft PowerPoint for the Macintosh, version 4.0
 * Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, versions 4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.1a, 4.2.1b
 * Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, Spanish localized version, version 4.2 ———————————————————————

IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing resources using ResEdit. Before you edit resources, you should first make a backup copy of the file.

WARNING: The information in this article has not been confirmed or tested by Microsoft. ANY USE BY YOU OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Microsoft provides this information “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose.

= SUMMARY =

This article describes how to use the Spanish dictionary that ships with Microsoft Office, Spanish localized version, version 4.2 with Microsoft PowerPoint, version 4.0, included with Microsoft Office, English version, versions 4.2x. This article does not apply to the stand-alone version of PowerPoint version 4.0, which uses a different spelling engine that is incompatible with the Spanish dictionary.

= MORE INFORMATION =

WARNING: Using ResEdit incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall the application and/or the Macintosh operating system software. Use ResEdit at your own risk.

To use the Spanish dictionary with PowerPoint 4.0, you need the following:


 * Microsoft PowerPoint 4.0 included with Microsoft Office, English version, versions 4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.1a, 4.2.1b.
 * Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, Spanish localized version, version 4.2.
 * ResEdit, a programming utility developed by Apple Computers, Inc.

  Make a backup copy of the Spanish dictionary.   Start ResEdit. If the Open dialog box appears, click Cancel.   On the File menu, click Get File/Folder Info.   Locate and select the Spanish Dictionary.   Click Get Info.   In the “Info for Spanish Dictionary” dialog box, change the Type Info from HMSD to CDIC. This is case sensitive, so type it in all uppercase.   Save and close the file.   Make a back up of the PowerPoint Settings (4) file. This file is found in the Preferences folder within the active system folder. </li>  Open the PowerPoint Settings (4) file in ResEdit. To do this: <ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">  Start ResEdit. </li>  On the File menu, click Open. </li>  Locate the Preferences folder and select the PowerPoint Settings (4) file. </li>  Click the Open button. </li></ol> </li>  Double-click the STR# Resource icon in the PowerPoint Settings (4) dialog box. </li>  Double-click the line for Resource ID 7000, labeled Spelling. </li>  Change the second string from: Spelling\1033 to Spelling\1034 </li>  Save and close the PowerPoint Settings (4) file. </li>  Start PowerPoint 4.0 and create a blank presentation. </li>  On the Tools menu, click Spelling. </li>  When PowerPoint asks you to locate the speller, click MS Spelling 2, and then click Open. The MS Spelling 2 file is located in the Microsoft folder. </li>  When PowerPoint asks you to locate the speller dictionary, click the Spanish Dictionary, and then click Open. The Spanish Dictionary file is located in the Microsoft folder. </li></ol>

The Spanish dictionary should now be fully operational in PowerPoint 4.0 for the Macintosh.

ResEdit is manufactured by Apple Computers, Inc., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product’s performance or reliability.

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