add to dictionary greyed out in word 2010

Anonymous
2011-02-26T02:06:38+00:00

i'm not able to add words to my dictionary in word 2010.  when i right click on an underlined word, 'add to dictionary' is greyed out.  please help!

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Anonymous
2011-11-02T03:56:26+00:00

This is how I solved the problem:

Go to File, Options, Proofing and click on Custom Dictionaries. Then pick the dictionary language. Then you will see your language in the list with a checked box next to it.  Remove the check and check it again. Then click OK and OK. And hopefully your problem will be solved.

This worked for me, I hope works for you too.

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  1. Suzanne S Barnhill 279.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2011-03-26T21:36:20+00:00

    Did you verify that the language of the dictionary is All Languages?

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-02-27T06:23:32+00:00

    Did you try repairing the Office?

    Repair the Office and verify the results.

    Please click on the link below to read this article and follow the steps it provides:

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/repair-or-remove-office-2010-HA010357402.aspx?CTT=1

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