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SYMPTOMSThe Add button in the Spelling dialog box is unavailable (dimmed). CAUSEThis behavior may occur if any one of the following conditions is true:
RESOLUTIONResolution 1: The Custom Dictionary Check Box Is Not SelectedTo select the Custom Dictionary check box, follow these steps:
Resolution 2: Custom Dictionary Is Read-Only or Is in a Read-Only FolderThe default name and location of the custom dictionary are as follows:C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Proof\Custom.dicIf the Custom.dic file is read-only or if the Proof subfolder is set to read-only, you cannot add new words to the custom dictionary. Clear the read-only attributes for the file and its subfolder. Resolution 3: Custom Dictionary Is Set for a Different LanguageTo change the language for the custom dictionary, follow these steps:
Resolution 4: The Custom Dictionary Is Currently Open.The Custom.dic file may be open for editing. You cannot add words to the custom dictionary while the custom dictionary is open.Resolution 5: The Custom Dictionary Does Not Exist.If the Custom.dic file has been deleted during the session of Word, the Add button will not be available in the Spelling dialog box. Either re-create the Custom.dic file (saved as a text file) in the proper location, or restart Word. When Word is restarted, it will detect that there is no Custom.dic file, and Word will prompt you to create one when you attempt to add a word to the Custom.dic file.Additional query words:
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