How to Reset the Custom Dictionary in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word uses an internal dictionary to check spelling and grammar in documents you open, create or edit. The program has a default custom dictionary to which you can add words. You can also create custom dictionaries. If you are not pleased with the way a custom dictionary performs, you can reset Microsoft Word to use the default custom dictionary.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows logo button and select "Options" if using Word 2010. Click the Windows logo button and click the "Word Options" button if using Word 2007.

2. Click "Proofing" and choose "Custom Dictionaries" under the "When correcting spelling in Microsoft Office programs" header.

3. Click the "CUSTOM.DIC (default)" option.

4. Click "OK".

References

• Microsoft: How to add a custom dictionary in Word

Resources

• Microsoft: Word 2010 Help