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How to remove a word accidently added to Microsoft word dictionary?

January 24, 2010 - 8:18 pm 1 Comment

I accidently added a word to my Microsoft word dictionary. It is unfortunately a word I use extensively for work and research. How do I remove the misspelled word from my dictionary?

You can edit the custom dictionary this way:

In Word versions prior to Word 2007:

1.Click the Tools->Options menu item.
2.Click the Spelling & Grammar tab.
3.Click the Custom Dictionaries button.
4.Select CUSTOM.DIC. Be careful not to clear the checkbox.
5.Click the Modify button.
6.Find and select the word you want to delete.
7.Click the Delete button.
8.OK out of everything.

In Word 2007:

1.Click the round Office button in the upper-left corner of the window.
2.Click the Word Options button.
3.Click Proofing.
4.Select CUSTOM.DIC. Be careful not to clear the checkbox.
5.Click the Edit Word List button.
6.Find and select the word you want to delete.
7.Click the Delete button.
8.OK out of everything.

Hope that helps.

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One Response to “How to remove a word accidently added to Microsoft word dictionary?”

  1. The Phlebob Says:
    January 25th, 2010 at 2:04 am

    You can edit the custom dictionary this way:

    In Word versions prior to Word 2007:

    1.Click the Tools->Options menu item.
    2.Click the Spelling & Grammar tab.
    3.Click the Custom Dictionaries button.
    4.Select CUSTOM.DIC. Be careful not to clear the checkbox.
    5.Click the Modify button.
    6.Find and select the word you want to delete.
    7.Click the Delete button.
    8.OK out of everything.

    In Word 2007:

    1.Click the round Office button in the upper-left corner of the window.
    2.Click the Word Options button.
    3.Click Proofing.
    4.Select CUSTOM.DIC. Be careful not to clear the checkbox.
    5.Click the Edit Word List button.
    6.Find and select the word you want to delete.
    7.Click the Delete button.
    8.OK out of everything.

    Hope that helps.
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