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Quickly import or export and set default custom dictionary in word

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If you use a custom dictionary in Microsoft Word that includes technical terms, foreign words, or specialized spellings, you may need to transfer it when switching computers or working on multiple devices. Instead of manually locating and moving dictionary files, Kutools for Word simplifies the process with its Custom Dictionaries utility, allowing you to quickly export, import, and set a default custom dictionary with just a few clicks.

Quickly Export a Custom Dictionary in Word

Quickly Import a Custom Dictionary in Word

Easily Set a Default Custom Dictionary

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Quickly Export a Custom Dictionary in Word

1. Click Kutools Plus > More > Custom Dictionaries.

shot of the Custom Dictionaries button

2. Select the dictionary you want to export and click the Export button.

shot of the Export button

3. Choose a folder to save the exported dictionary. You can see the dictionary file in the destination folder.

shot of the dictionary file in the destination folder


Quickly Import a Custom Dictionary in Word

1. Click Kutools Plus > More > Custom Dictionaries.

shot of the Custom Dictionaries button

2. Click the Import button and select the custom dictionary file from the folder.

shot of the Import button

3. The dictionary will be successfully imported and ready for use.

shot of the imported dictionary


Easily Set a Default Custom Dictionary

1. Click Kutools Plus > More > Custom Dictionaries.

shot of the Custom Dictionaries button

2. Select the custom dictionary you want to set as the default and click the Active button.

shot of the Active button

3. A star icon shot of the star icon will appear, indicating that the selected dictionary is now the default.

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