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Foreign Dictionaries in Word

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by kuddlykeef

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Can I configure word to use other language dictionaries, in other words, to be able to switch between English and French, say, at will, depending on the document I'm working on?
Can I legitimately get the other language dictionaries from Microsoft (or elsewhere) without buying two versions of Word??

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by sherrym

Word will use a number of dictionaries. Select Tools>Language>Select the language that you want to use. Word will then use this dictionary for your document. Once you change this it is the default language. Even when you open a new document. Ifyou don't mind changing this each time you need a different dictionary, you should be all set.

by kuddlykeef

Yes, this I tried - I notice I can select lots of different dictionaries from the list, but when I try to spell check either all mispelt words are ignored, or else I get warnings saying cetain .dlls can't be found. I was never prompted for my instalation CD at any time after selecting the alternative dictionary .. .

by bhrdwh

Yes you can, bnut with Microsoft Office you first install English version dictionary.
then install "Alki" from Proofing.com.
You could also use third party tools that give you access to online dictionaries in conjunction with word etc.

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