Microsoft KB Archive/121676

Mac Works 4.0: Custom Dictionary Corrupt After 45 Words

PSS ID Number: Q121676 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

4.0 4.0a

MACINTOSH

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft Works for the Macintosh, versions 4.0 and 4.0a == 

= SYMPTOMS =

After more than 45 words have been added to the custom dictionary in Microsoft Works 4.0, the dictionary becomes corrupt. When you attempt to edit the custom dictionary, the computer will appear to stop responding (hang), but will eventually open the Edit window.

= RESOLUTION =

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Works version 4.0 and 4.0a. This problem was corrected in Works version 4.0b.

= WORKAROUNDS =

Try one of the following workarounds:

  Do not edit the custom dictionary. Works functions correctly as long as you do not attempt to edit the dictionary. -or-   Remove the custom dictionary with the following steps:   Using the Finder, choose Find from the File menu.   Type in the custom dictionary and choose Find.   Place the custom dictionary in the Trash, and choose Empty Trash from the Special menu. 

Works should create another custom dictionary the next time a document is checked for spelling. -or- </li>  Change to a different dictionary before removing the damaged custom dictionary. <ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">  Click the Balloon Help icon, and click Using Microsoft Help. </li>  Click Basic Skills. </li>  Click Editing A Document. </li>  Click “How to… Create and change to a different custom dictionary.” </li>  Follow the steps under “To Use a Different Custom Dictionary.” </li></ol> </li></ol>

Additional query words: 4.00 4.00a mac m_works hangs crash freeze freezes lockup lock speller spell check spelling checker ====================================================================== Keywords : kbbuglist kbfixlist Version : 4.0 4.0a Platform : MACINTOSH Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.