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Switching to a different spelling dictionary
You can switch language dictionaries when spell checking a document. You must install the language dictionaries from the IBMR Lotus NotesR CD before you can switch language dictionaries. The language dictionaries are recognized by the file extension DIC, and they are located in your Notes/Data directory.

The default dictionary within North America is American English (us.dic).

1. Click File > Preferences > User Preferences.

2. Click the plus sign beside International and then click Spell Check.

3. Click Install Dictionary.

4. Select a dictionary from the Languages list.

5. Click OK.

Install all language dictionaries

If you cannot select from a list of dictionaries, you may need to install them from the CD using the steps below. If you do not have the CD, contact your administrator to find out how you can install the language dictionaries.

1. Insert the Lotus Notes CD-ROM. Choose Start > Programs > Windows Explorer.

2. Open the CD-ROM directory, and then open the Client folder.

3. In the Client folder, open the Apps\Dictionaries folder.

4. Double-click dictionaries.dic.

5. Enter the location of your Notes/Data directory (for example, C:\Lotus\Notes\Data), and then click Unzip.

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International preferences
To add, change, or delete words in your user dictionary