Add Dictionaries for the AutoCorrect Feature
To add new dictionaries for the AutoCorrect mechanism, or to replace an existing one, follow these steps:
- Download an AutoCorrect dictionary file for the desired language. The file needs to
have a
.datfile extension. An example of a website that includes some AutoCorrect dictionary files is: OpenOffice Extensions Search Page. - Open the Preferences dialog box and go to .
- Choose one of the following two options for adding the downloaded files.
- Copy the downloaded
.datfile to the default directory displayed in the Dictionaries default folder option.. Note that if you are replacing an existing dictionary file, this is the best option. - Copy the downloaded
.datfile to any other directory, enable the Include dictionaries from option, and select that directory. If you choose this option, make sure you read this important note.
- Copy the downloaded
- Restart the application for the AutoCorrect mechanism to start using the new dictionary.