How to Add and Remove Words in Your Google Docs Personal Dictionary

Google Docs has a personal dictionary feature that allows you to add custom words and terms. This prevents Docs from flagging them as misspellings. You can also remove words you have added previously.

Why Use the Personal Dictionary

There are several reasons to use the personal dictionary in Google Docs:

• Add technical terms, acronyms, names, or non-standard words that are flagged as misspellings
• Improve spell check accuracy for documents with specialized terminology
• Avoid constantly ignoring suggested spell check corrections
• Save time from repeatedly approving correct spellings

How to Add Words

Adding words to your Google Docs personal dictionary is easy:

Add Words Manually

1. Open the document in Google Docs
2. Click Tools > Spelling and grammar > Personal dictionary
3. Type the word in the text field
4. Click Add
5. Repeat steps 3-4 for additional words

Add Words from Document

1. Highlight the word flagged as a misspelling
2. Right-click and select Add to personal dictionary

Once added, words in your personal dictionary will no longer be flagged as misspellings.

Removing Words

To remove an added word from your personal dictionary:

1. Open the document in Google Docs
2. Click on Tools > Spelling and grammar > Personal dictionary
3. Hover over the word and click the Delete icon

You can also remove all added words by clicking Clear your personal dictionary.

Tips for Using the Dictionary

• Add abbreviations, acronyms, names, and technical terminology
• Use it sparingly for non-standard words or spellings
• Remove words if they were added incorrectly
• Words apply across all documents, not just the current file
• Manually add words for more control than automatic additions
• The dictionary is linked to your Google account

Conclusion

The personal dictionary gives you more control over Google Docs’ spell check. Add specialized terms prevents inaccurate corrections and saves you time. Be sure to remove entries that were added incorrectly. Used properly, the custom dictionary can improve your productivity and efficiency.