How to Transfer a Microsoft Word Custom Dictionary from One Computer to Another

This document helps users transfer custom dictionary words from one PC to another.

Steps

If you've saved other custom dictionaries in different folders, copy them too. They are generally located in the following folder: Boot_Drive\Documents and Settings\user_name\Application Data\Microsoft\Proof
To find the custom dictionaries in Microsoft Office Word 2007, click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click Word Options.
Select each dictionary file in the Custom Dictionaries dialog box, and read the "Full path".
To add your custom dictionary, first move the custom dictionary files to the folder you copied it from (i.e., somewhere inside the Proof folder). Then, on that same computer, click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click Word Options. Go to Proofing, then click the Custom Dictionaries button, and then click the Add button.
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