Microsoft KB Archive/88587

= Excel: Can't Use Spelling Tool If Custom Dictionary Corrupted =

PSS ID Number: 88587

Article Last Modified on 2/19/2002

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Excel for Windows 95 7.0

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This article was previously published under Q88587



SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Excel for Windows, if the Custom Dictionary file (CUSTOM.DIC) has become corrupted, when you choose the Spelling command, either of the following may occur:

- The hourglass is displayed and then disappears, but the Spelling tool is not started.

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- You receive the error message &quot;Cannot read custom dictionary.&quot;



RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, delete or rename the CUSTOM.DIC file (this file is located in the MSAPPS\PROOF subdirectory of your WINDOWS directory). You will be prompted to re-create the CUSTOM.DIC file the first time you run the Spelling tool in Microsoft Excel. After you delete or rename the file, the Spelling tool works correctly.

