Editing user dictionaries
You can review the FileMaker Pro user dictionaries to edit, add, and remove entries. You can also export the user dictionary to a text file or import a text file into a user dictionary.
Note  You must have a user dictionary selected before you can edit it. For more information, see Creating and selecting spelling dictionaries.
To place a word in the user dictionary during spell checking:
 •
In the Spelling dialog box, click Learn.
To edit, export, or import a user dictionary:
1.
Choose Edit menu > Spelling > Edit User Dictionary.
2.
In the User Dictionary dialog box, choose an option:
 
To
Do this
Add a word
Type it in the Entry box, then click Add.
Remove a word
Select the word in the list, then click Remove.
Change a word
Remove the word, type its replacement in the Entry box, then click Add.
Export the dictionary as a text file
Click Export. Enter a name and location for the text file, then click Export.
Import a text file into a dictionary
Click Import. Select the text file, then click Import.
3.
Click OK.
Notes
 •
If you have added words to your user dictionary in FileMaker Pro 3.x or earlier or in a Claris product, you can add those words to your FileMaker Pro user dictionary. First export the words from the previous user dictionary to a text file, then import the text file into the FileMaker Pro user dictionary.
 •
You can import dictionary text files in ASCII or UTF-8 character formats. (UTF-16 text import is not supported.)
Related topics 
Checking spelling as you type
Setting file options
Was this topic helpful? Send feedback.