Say goodbye to wiggly red lines under your words! Microsoft Word 2010 has a built-in feature that allows you to create and sync custom dictionaries across multiple computers, making it easier to maintain consistent spellings and terminology in your documents. This feature is especially useful if you switch between different computers or devices frequently. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to set up and use custom dictionary synchronization in Microsoft Word 2010, using Dropbox as the syncing platform.
locating the custom dictionary file
To get started, you need to locate the existing custom dictionary file in your computer. The default location for this file is C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\UProof, where “username” is your Windows username. This file is named “custom.dic”. Make a copy of this file and save it in a location within your Dropbox folder structure, such as “My Dropbox\Applications\Office”.
renaming the custom dictionary file
You can rename the copied file to “myCustom.dic” to differentiate it from the local file, but this is not required. The important thing is to have a copy of the file in your Dropbox folder structure.
configuring microsoft word to use the dropbox synchronized file
To configure Microsoft Word 2010 to use the Dropbox-synchronized file, follow these steps:
1. Open Microsoft Word 2010 and go to “File” > “Options” > “Proofing”.
2. Click on the “Custom Dictionaries…” button in the bottom-right corner of the window.
3. In the “Custom Dictionaries” window, click on the “Add” button.
4. Browse to your Dropbox located custom.dic file and add it.
5. Now you have two custom dictionaries selected. To ensure that all your additions are synchronized, we recommend using just one custom dictionary.
6. Click “Ok” to save your changes.
repeating the process on other computers
To sync your custom dictionary across multiple computers, repeat the above steps on each computer and select the same custom dictionary file located in your Dropbox folder. This will ensure that all your computers are using the same custom dictionary, and any changes you make to the dictionary on one computer will be automatically synced with the other computers.
advantages of using dropbox for custom dictionary synchronization
Using Dropbox as the syncing platform has several advantages:
1. Convenience: With Dropbox, you can access your custom dictionary file from any device or computer with an internet connection.
2. Automatic syncing: As long as you have Dropbox installed on all your computers, the custom dictionary will automatically sync across devices, ensuring that your spellings and terminology are consistent everywhere.
3. Security: Your custom dictionary file is stored securely in your Dropbox account, protecting it from unauthorized access or loss.
4. Space-saving: By storing your custom dictionary file in Dropbox, you can free up space on your local hard drive and reduce clutter.
conclusion
In this blog post, we’ve shown you how to set up and use custom dictionary synchronization in Microsoft Word 2010 across multiple computers using Dropbox as the syncing platform. With this feature, you can maintain consistent spellings and terminology in your documents, regardless of which computer or device you use. So say goodbye to wiggly red lines under your words and hello to seamless custom dictionary synchronization with Dropbox!