Shared Spelling Dictionaries
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Learn how to create a shared dictionary in InCopy that allows all users to access and add words, ensuring standardization of technical terminology within your company.
Making a Shared Dictionary File
Open the Dictionary preferences by choosing the following:
Mac: InCopy > Preferences > Dictionary Windows: Edit > Preferences > Dictionary As shown below, click the New User Dictionary button.
Name the dictionary as you see fit.
To save the dictionary:
- Navigate to a folder that everyone can access such as a shared folder on a server.
- Click Save.
As shown below, drag it to the top of the list so it becomes the default dictionary.
Setting InCopy to Use an Existing Shared Dictionary
Open the Dictionary preferences by choosing the following:
Mac: InCopy > Preferences > Dictionary Windows: Edit > Preferences > Dictionary Below the list of dictionaries, click the Add User Dictionary button
.Navigate to the shared folder where someone saved the shared dictionary and click Open.
As shown below, drag it to the top of the list so it becomes the default dictionary.