> > Version: 2008 Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) Processor: Intel
> > The subject line pretty much says it all.
> > I type a lot of words that are not in the standard MS Word dictionary
> > (like OChem and dodecanol, etc.), and I have the option to "Ignore" and
> > "Ignore All", but "Add" is greyed out and I'd really like to fix that.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Justin
>
> Hi Justin,
>
> Have you activated Word's custom dictionary? If you haven't, the option
> to add words to the dictionary is not available to you.
>
> The follow is an excerpt from page 232 of Office 2008 for Mac All-in-One
> For Dummies. It explains how to activate Word's built-in custom
> dictionary. You might want to peruse the book for more information about
> custom dictionaries, including how to create one of your own and how to
> use exiting custom dictionaries. Often, you can find free custom
> dictionaries on line for your work or discipline.
>
> 1. Choose Word > Preferences
> 2. Under Authoring and Proofing Tools choose Spelling and Grammar
> 3. In the Spelling section click the Dictionaries button
> 4. Select the Custom Dictionary Checkbox
> 5. Click OK to close the custom dictionary, and then click OK again to
> close the Spelling and Grammar preferences pane.
>
> -Jim
>
> --
> Jim Gordon
> Mac MVP
> Co-author of Office 2008 for Mac All-in-One For Dummies
>
http://tinyurl.com/Office-2008-for-Dummies
>