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Switch Dictionaries
The Check Spelling feature contains several main dictionaries, which are
available in different languages. You can also create any number of custom
dictionaries and switch between them as needed.
During a spelling check, the words in the drawing are matched to the words
in the current main dictionary. Any words you add are stored in the custom
dictionary that is current at the time of the spelling check. For example, you
can add proper names so they are no longer identified as misspelled words.
NOTE By default AutoCAD provides you with one sample custom dictionary that
contains words such as AutoCAD and Autodesk.
To check spelling in another language, change to a different main dictionary.
You can change dictionaries in the Dictionaries dialog box or by specifying
the dictionary name in the DCTMAIN or DCTCUST system variable. For a list
of the main dictionary file names, see DCTMAIN.
NOTE The filename for a custom dictionary cannot use any non-current code
page characters in its name. If you are sharing a custom dictionary between
different locals or languages do not use non-ASCII characters.
Create and Edit Custom Dictionaries
A custom dictionary is a list of spelling exceptions that you have identified.
The files that contain them have a .cus file extension. You can use any ASCII
text editor to add or delete words, or combine several dictionaries.
To check spelling
1 Click Annotate tab ➤ Text panel ➤ Check Spelling.
2 Click an option of where you want to check. Click Start. If no misspelled
words are found, a message is displayed. If a misspelling is found, the
Check Spelling dialog box identifies the misspelled word. The word is
highlighted and zoomed to in the drawing area.
3 Do one of the following:
■ To correct a word, select an alternate word from the Suggestions list
or type a word in the Suggestions box. Click Change or Change All.
■ To leave a word unchanged, click Ignore or Ignore All.
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