Create and use custom dictionaries

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To prevent Microsoft Word from flagging the spelling of words that aren't in the main dictionary,
you can use a custom dictionary. Word shares custom dictionaries with other Microsoft programs,
such as Microsoft Outlook.

Create or add a custom dictionary

Create a new custom dictionary

On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Spelling & Grammar tab.
Click Custom Dictionaries.
Click New.
In the File name box, type a name for the custom dictionary.
Click Save.
In the Dictionary list box, select the new custom dictionary.
Activate the custom dictionary.

How?

Add an existing custom dictionary

Edit a custom dictionary

Add, delete, or edit words in a custom dictionary

Add words to a custom dictionary during a spelling check

Change the language associated with a custom dictionary

Change the default custom dictionary

The next time you check spelling, Word uses the default custom
dictionary you selected.
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