How to Add Vocabulary Items to ProofReader Dictionary (89896)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0
  • Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0a
  • Microsoft Windows Sound System 2.0
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows 4.0
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows 5.0
This article was previously published under Q89896

SUMMARY

Windows Sound System ProofReader comes with five default dictionaries: DATES.DCT, MONEY.DCT, OTHER.DCT, NUMBERS.DCT, and USER.DCT. USER.DCT is empty by default and is the only dictionary to which you can add new vocabulary items.

To add a new vocabulary item to the USER.DCT dictionary:

  1. From the Excel Proof menu, choose Options.
  2. Choose the Dictionary icon.
  3. Select the USER.DCT dictionary icon.
  4. Choose the New button.
  5. In the New Vocabulary Item Name field, enter the name of the new item.
  6. Choose the Record button.
  7. Dictate the pronunciation for the new item using the microphone.
  8. Choose the Stop and OK buttons to save your new vocabulary item.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
Keywords:KB89896
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