Two questions:-

(1) I have no problem adding words to the custom dictionary. But I don't
know how to find them and delete them afterwards. I tried toolsoptions
etc. No luck.

(2) What is an alternative method of adding words to custom.dic other than
typing the word in a cell and click spelling to invoke the spelling dialogue
box. Tooloptionsspelling won't give me the dialogue box.

Appreciate advice.

As soon as I posted, I solved (1). I had to actually find custom.dic and
modify notepad. All done outside Excel.

Still like answer to (2).

Epinn

"Epinn" wrote in message
...
Two questions:-

(1) I have no problem adding words to the custom dictionary. But I don't
know how to find them and delete them afterwards. I tried toolsoptions
etc. No luck.

(2) What is an alternative method of adding words to custom.dic other
than
typing the word in a cell and click spelling to invoke the spelling
dialogue
box. Tooloptionsspelling won't give me the dialogue box.

Appreciate advice.

I can answer (2) myself. Type the words to custom.dic directly using
Microsoft Word or the Notepad accessory program.

I am curious if there is a (an alternative) way to add a list of words or
delete the words **within** Excel.

Epinn

"Epinn" wrote in message
...
Two questions:-

(1) I have no problem adding words to the custom dictionary. But I don't
know how to find them and delete them afterwards. I tried toolsoptions
etc. No luck.

(2) What is an alternative method of adding words to custom.dic other
than
typing the word in a cell and click spelling to invoke the spelling
dialogue
box. Tooloptionsspelling won't give me the dialogue box.

Appreciate advice.

The custom dictionary is common between all the Office programs.

MSWord offers a nicer interface for updating.

Open MSWord
tools|Options|Spelling and Grammar tab
Click the Custom Dictionaries button
Select your dictionary (Custom.dic???)
Click the Modify button
Add/delete words in that dialog.



Epinn wrote:

I can answer (2) myself. Type the words to custom.dic directly using
Microsoft Word or the Notepad accessory program.

I am curious if there is a (an alternative) way to add a list of words or
delete the words **within** Excel.

Epinn

"Epinn" wrote in message
...
Two questions:-

(1) I have no problem adding words to the custom dictionary. But I don't
know how to find them and delete them afterwards. I tried toolsoptions
etc. No luck.

(2) What is an alternative method of adding words to custom.dic other
than
typing the word in a cell and click spelling to invoke the spelling
dialogue
box. Tooloptionsspelling won't give me the dialogue box.

Appreciate advice.



--

Dave Peterson

Do a file search for Custom.dic

When found, double-click to open in Notepad.

Edit as you wish.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP


On Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:29:22 -0400, "Epinn" wrote:

Two questions:-

(1) I have no problem adding words to the custom dictionary. But I don't
know how to find them and delete them afterwards. I tried toolsoptions
etc. No luck.

(2) What is an alternative method of adding words to custom.dic other than
typing the word in a cell and click spelling to invoke the spelling dialogue
box. Tooloptionsspelling won't give me the dialogue box.

Appreciate advice.