Computer and Software Support


Locate custom dictionary

Office 2003

This procedure can be found at Microsoft. It is posted here to avoid broken links and lost information.

Might apply to other versions of Microsoft Office.

To rename the custom dictionary, follow these steps(Click the hyperlink for assistance with that step)

  1. Go to Spelling & Grammar tab (This will open in a new window)
  2. Click Custom dictionaries
  3. In the Dictionary list, click your custom dictionary. (see note below)
  4. Click Cancel
  5. Click Close

Note: The path to your custom dictionary is displayed under the Dictionary list box designated by the text Full path. Make a note of the location of the custom dictionary. 

For help with the following, click on the link

If you are getting the message the dictionary is full, click here

If the spelling checker is damaged, click here