A quick look at your dictionary options in Word
Even if you, like me, only speak one language there are still some powerful language and dictionary options in Word to keep in mind.
All copies of Microsoft Office (recent versions anyway) come with English dictionaries. ‘Dictionaries’ plural because there’s many variants supplied. You’d expect English (US) and English (UK) but there’s many others available:
- Australia
- Belize
- Canada
- Caribbean
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Zimbabwe
Of course, all language variants have a lot of common spellings but differences like the common ones color/colour etc. and less well known ones like spelled/spelt.
Other languages that are included with the ‘English’ version of Office are French and Spanish – with a similarly large number of variations including French for France and Canadian Quebecois.
To get the languages supplied with your version of Office, go to Control Panel | Programs and Features (or similar in earlier versions of Windows), choose Microsoft Office and then change settings. You’ll repeat some of the installation steps including Customize where you can find and select additional languages or features available in that language.
Usually the appropriate one for you is chosen automatically during setup. The Office installation picks up your region setting from Windows to choose the default language in Word. But that’s not always correct. Sometimes Windows has the wrong region setting, most commonly with the US defaults applied when you don’t live there. That will result in Word having the English (US) dictionary by default. Happily that’s easy to change.
Changing the default language
To change Word’s default language, go to Review | Language | Set Proofing Language
Then choose the language you want from the long list. Not all languages on the list are installed on your computer. Look for the ‘ABC’ icon on the left to see which languages are installed. In this example you can see that the English and French languages are installed but not the few in-between on the alphabetical list.
To change the default language, click on the language you want then click ‘Set as Default’.
You’ll then see a message for you to confirm the change and remind you which template will be affected. That’s usually the ‘Normal’ template which is the basis for blank documents and sometimes others.
Templates
Word templates can store a default language for documents based on that template. If you write documents in different languages you could create a template for each language eg Normal-English.dotx Normal-French.dotx etc.
Paragraphs
You can change the language (for spelling and thesaurus purposes) within a document. For example, if you have a letter with both English and Spanish sections – Word can spell check each using the right dictionary.
These days, Word has an ‘autodetect’ feature which should figure out which language is being typed and change the dictionary. But sometimes it doesn’t work or you want a specific language variant (e.g. Spanish (Spain) or Spanish (Mexico) instead of Spanish (US) ).
Select the paragraphs or just words in the ‘other’ language. Go to Review | Language | Set Proofing Language from the long list. You can select a language that isn’t installed on your computer – Word will keep the language setting even though it can’t spell or grammar check it.
No Proofing
Sometimes there’s technical text or details that Word can’t understand – i.e. there’s red squiggly lines all over the place. A common example is programming code.
You can stop the spell checking for selected words or paragraphs by choosing Review | Language | Set Proofing Language and selecting ‘Do not check spelling or grammar’. This is the same as the special ‘No Proofing’ language in earlier versions of Word.
Styles
You can set the language as part of a style – either paragraph or character style. That’s handy when you have many paragraphs in a different language from the majority of the document.
For example, a style for formatting computer code might be in a fixed space font like Courier New plus the ‘Do not check spelling or grammar’ option under Language in the Styles options.
Make your own dictionary
As I’m sure most people know, you can add words to the Word dictionary (actually a separate custom.dic dictionary). Choose a word which has a red line underneath, right-mouse click and choose ‘Add to dictionary) then the word is recognized as correct in that document and other documents.
Interface language vs. document language
We’ve been talking here about the dictionary language used in Office for spell check, grammar, thesaurus and hyphenation of documents.
There’s another language option for the text on labels and menus – the interface language. Usually that’s automatically selected according to the specific software you bought or selection made when downloading. However it is possible to change interface language with optional packs from Microsoft.
That’s it for the moment, there’s a lot more detail in the Word language support but that’s the highlights.
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verb (used with object), changed, chang·ing.
to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one’s name;to change one’s opinion;to change the course of history.
to transform or convert (usually followed by into): The witch changed the prince into a toad.
to substitute another or others for; exchange for something else, usually of the same kind: She changed her shoes when she got home from the office.
to give and take reciprocally; interchange: to change places with someone.
to transfer from one (conveyance) to another: You’ll have to change planes in Chicago.
to give or get an equivalent amount of money in lower denominations in exchange for: to change a five-dollar bill.
to give or get foreign money in exchange for: to change dollars into euros.
to remove and replace the covering or coverings of: to change a bed.
to remove a dirty diaper from (a baby) and replace it with a clean one: new parents, learning to change a baby.
verb (used without object), changed, chang·ing.
to become different: Overnight the nation’s mood changed.
to become altered or modified: Colors change if they are exposed to the sun.
to become transformed or converted (usually followed by into): The toad changed back into a prince.
to pass gradually into (usually followed by to or into): Summer changed to autumn.
to switch or to make an exchange: If you want to sit next to the window, I’ll change with you.
to transfer between trains or other conveyances: We can take the local and change to an express at the next stop.
to remove one’s clothes and put on different clothes: She changed into jeans.
(of the moon) to pass from one phase to another.
(of the voice) to become deeper in tone; come to have a lower register: The boy’s voice began to change when he was thirteen.
noun
the act or fact of changing; fact of being changed: They are pleased by the change in their son’s behavior.
a transformation or modification; alteration: They noticed the change in his facial expression.
a variation or deviation: a change in the daily routine.
the substitution of one thing for another: We finally made the change to an oil-burning furnace.
variety or novelty: Let’s try a new restaurant for a change.
the passing from one place, state, form, or phase to another: a change of seasons;social change.
Jazz. harmonic progression from one tonality to another; modulation.
the supplanting of one thing by another: We need a total change of leadership.
anything that is or may be substituted for another.
a fresh set of clothing.
money given in exchange for an equivalent of higher denomination.
a balance of money that is returned when the sum tendered in payment is larger than the sum due.
coins of low denomination.
any of the various sequences in which a peal of bells may be rung.
Obsolete. changefulness; caprice.
Verb Phrases
change off,
- to take turns with another, as at doing a task.
- to alternate between two tasks or between a task and a rest break.
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Idioms about change
change front, Military. to shift a military force in another direction.
- to perform all permutations possible in ringing a set of tuned bells, as in a bell tower of a church.
- to vary the manner of performing an action or of discussing a subject; repeat with variations.
change one’s mind, to change one’s opinions or intentions.
ring the changes,
Origin of change
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English verb cha(u)ngen, from Anglo-French, Old French changer, from Late Latin cambiāre, Latin cambīre “to exchange, barter”; Middle English noun cha(u)nge, from Anglo-French, Old French, noun derivative of the verb; of Celtic origin
historical usage of change
The English noun and verb change are both recorded at just about the same time (between 1200 and 1225), but the meanings of the noun follow those of the verb. The Middle English verb change, chaungen, chaungie, changen, chaingen (and other spelling variants) “to be altered, alter (a purpose, attitude, or opinion), transform or be transformed; substitute, exchange” come from Anglo-French chaunger, changir and Old French changier, with the same meanings. The French verb comes from Latin cambiāre “to exchange,” from earlier cambīre “to exchange, barter,” both of Celtic (Gaulish) origin.
The French development from cambiāre to changier is regular; other Romance languages have developed in differing ways: Spanish and Portuguese cambiar keep cambiāre more or less intact; Catalan has canviar; Sardinian has cambiare; Old Provençal has both cambiar and camjar; Old Italian (late 12th century) has cambiare, but modern Italian only cangiare.
The Middle English verb was used to refer to the exchange of money, coins, or currency, but the corresponding noun meanings did not appear until the mid-16th century; the specific usage “the balance of money returned to a buyer” is first recorded in 1665.
OTHER WORDS FROM change
chang·ed·ness [cheyn-jid-nis, cheynjd-], /ˈtʃeɪn dʒɪd nɪs, ˈtʃeɪndʒd-/, nounun·changed, adjectiveun·chang·ing, adjectiveun·chang·ing·ly, adverb
un·chang·ing·ness, noun
Words nearby change
Changan, Changchiakow, Changchow, Changchun, Changde, change, changeable, change down, changeful, change hands, change horses in midstream, don’t
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WHEN TO USE
What is another way to say change?
To change something is to make its form, nature, or content different from what it is currently or from what it would be if left alone. How is change different from alter? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Words related to change
adjustment, advance, development, difference, diversity, innovation, modification, reversal, revision, revolution, shift, switch, transformation, transition, variation, turnaround, adjust, alter, diminish, evolve
How to use change in a sentence
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One agency executive said that it would be surprising if advertisers return en masse in early August without commitments to address advertisers’ desired changes.
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The government had estimated that the rule changes would cause about 70,000 women, and at most 126,000 women, to lose contraception coverage in one year.
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His team’s mandate is to back companies tied to major long-term shifts in areas like climate change and health care.
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The picture and the pace at which it was changing were dizzying.
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The focus was on low-cost ergonomic changes that reduced physical stress.
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Term limits could be a prescription to speed change along.
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And as he adjusted to this change in circumstances, he screamed at himself a second time: Wait!
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When we meet them, their lives are unfulfilled, and at no point are we convinced their condition will change.
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If we want that to change, then all of us have to encourage our legislators to make funding community policing a priority.
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Whatever happened overtook them both within a minute or so of that altitude change request, and they were never heard from again.
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In treble, second and fourth, the first change is a dodge behind; and the second time the treble leads, there’s a double Bob.
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The Seven-score and four on the six middle Bells, the treble leading, and the tenor lying behind every change, makes good Musick.
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Never was a change more remarkable than that which had come upon Mrs. Collingwood.
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When the whole hunt is hunting up, each single change is made between the whole hunt, and the next bell above it.
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Almost, he saw her visibly change—here in the twilight of the little Luxor garden by his side.
British Dictionary definitions for change
verb
to make or become different; alter
(tr) to replace with or exchange for anotherto change one’s name
(sometimes foll by to or into) to transform or convert or be transformed or converted
to give and receive (something) in return; interchangeto change places with someone
(tr) to give or receive (money) in exchange for the equivalent sum in a smaller denomination or different currency
(tr) to remove or replace the coverings ofto change a baby
(when intr, may be foll by into or out of) to put on other clothes
(intr) (of the moon) to pass from one phase to the following one
to operate (the gear lever of a motor vehicle) in order to alter the gear ratioto change gear
to alight from (one bus, train, etc) and board another
change face to rotate the telescope of a surveying instrument through 180° horizontally and vertically, taking a second sighting of the same object in order to reduce error
change feet informal to put on different shoes, boots, etc
change front
- military to redeploy (a force in the field) so that its main weight of weapons points in another direction
- to alter one’s attitude, opinion, etc
change hands to pass from one owner to another
change one’s mind to alter one’s decision or opinion
change one’s tune to alter one’s attitude or tone of speech
noun
the act or fact of changing or being changed
a variation, deviation, or modification
the substitution of one thing for another; exchange
anything that is or may be substituted for something else
variety or novelty (esp in the phrase for a change)I want to go to France for a change
a different or fresh set, esp of clothes
money given or received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or in a different currency
the balance of money given or received when the amount tendered is larger than the amount due
coins of a small denomination regarded collectively
(often capital) archaic a place where merchants meet to transact business; an exchange
the act of passing from one state or phase to another
the transition from one phase of the moon to the next
the order in which a peal of bells may be rung
slang desirable or useful information
obsolete fickleness or caprice
change of heart a profound change of outlook, opinion, etc
get no change out of someone slang not to be successful in attempts to exploit or extract information from someone
ring the changes to vary the manner or performance of an action that is often repeated
Derived forms of change
changeless, adjectivechangelessly, adverbchangelessness, nounchanger, noun
Word Origin for change
C13: from Old French changier, from Latin cambīre to exchange, barter
Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Other Idioms and Phrases with change
In addition to the idioms beginning with change
- change hands
- change horses in midstream, don’t
- change off
- change of heart
- change of life
- change of pace
- change one’s mind
- change one’s stripes
- change one’s tune
- change the subject
also see:
- for a change
- leopard cannot change its spots
- piece of change
- ring the changes
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
изменение, смена, замена, изменяться, изменять, разменный
существительное ↓
- перемена, изменение
- замена, смена; подмена; разнообразие
for a change — для разнообразия 
you need a change — вам нужно переменить обстановку /работу и т. п./
this journey will be (a bit of) a change for you — поездка внесёт в вашу жизнь некоторое разнообразие
- смена (белья, платья)
change station — воен. пункт обмена обмундирования
a change of underwear — смена белья
- размен (денег)
to give change for a pound note — разменять банковый билет в 1 фунт стерлингов
- обмен (на другую валюту)
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глагол ↓
- менять, изменять; переделывать
- меняться, изменяться
the weather changes very often — погода часто меняется
times change — времена меняются
the wind has changed from north to east — северный ветер перешёл в восточный
how he has changed! — как он изменился!
they are changing from their old ideas — они отказываются от своих старых представлений
I could not wish it changed — я бы хотел, чтобы всё оставалось по-прежнему
- обменивать
take the hat back to the shop and change it — отнеси шляпу в магазин и поменяй её (на другую)
- обмениваться, меняться (чем-л.)
to change places with smb. — поменяться /обменяться/ с кем-л. местами
I wouldn’t change places with him — я бы не хотел быть на его месте
shall we change seats? — давайте поменяемся местами (в театре)
- переодеваться
to change for dinner — переодеться к обеду
to change into a new suit — переодеться в новый костюм
he changed his clothes — он переоделся
she changed her feet — разг. она надела другие туфли
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Мои примеры
Словосочетания
the jingle of change in my pocket — звон монет у меня в кармане
a decided change for the better — решительные перемены к лучшему
an abrupt change in the weather — резкое изменение погоды
he had a change of heart — у него переменилось настроение; ≅ он сменил гнев на милость
to change catheter — поменять катетер
to change bandage — делать перевязку, менять повязку
to change one’s mind — передумать, изменить решение
to change from / out of smth. — снимать что-л.
to change into smth. — надеть что-л., переодеться во что-л.
drastic / great change — большие перемены
little change — незначительное изменение
marked change — значительные перемены
Примеры с переводом
Here’s your change, sir.
Ваша сдача, сэр. (о сдаче в магазине / кафе)
He changed his name.
Он изменил своё имя.
The car needs an oil change.
Этот автомобиль нуждается в замене масла.
Her mood changes every hour.
Её настроение меняется каждый час.
Can you give me change for a pound?
У вас будет сдача с фунта?
Can you change the baby?
Ты не мог бы поменять подгузник /памперс, пелёнки/?
Can you change a £20 note?
Вы можете разменять банкноту в двадцать фунтов?
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
This holds the local until the express passengers change trains 
Unprecedented change has been the keynote of the electronic revolution.
…held a parley to debate the proposed change in the town’s zoning laws…
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Фразовые глаголы
Возможные однокоренные слова
changeable — изменчивый, непостоянный, неустойчивый, поддающийся изменениям
changeful — изменчивый, неустойчивый, непостоянный, полный перемен
changeless — неизменный, постоянный
changing — размен
changed — изменяться, изменять, меняться, менять, заменять, пересаживаться, переодеваться
changer — преобразователь, переключатель, сбрасыватель, механизм (автоматической) смены…
Формы слова
verb
I/you/we/they: change
he/she/it: changes
ing ф. (present participle): changing
2-я ф. (past tense): changed
3-я ф. (past participle): changed
noun
ед. ч.(singular): change
мн. ч.(plural): changes
How do I change word dictionary to English?. In this article we will let you know details of your question. Also we will share with most asked related question by peoples end of this article. Let’s check it out!
How do I change word dictionary to English?
- On the Review tab select Language > Set Proofing Language.
- Select the language you want to use.
- Select OK.
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How do I change my dictionary back to English in Word?
Within any Office application, select File > Options > Language. Under Office display Language, make sure the display language you want Office to use is listed. Select the language you want, and then select Set as Preferred.
How do I change word dictionary to US English?
- Go to the “Review” tab and find the “Language” section.
- Click on “Language” and select “Set Proofing Language…”
- Choose the language required in your document from the new window and click “OK”
How do I change word dictionary to UK English?
- Choose Language from the Tools menu, then choose Set Language from the submenu. Word displays the Language dialog box.
- In the list of languages, select the one you want to use by default.
- Click on the Default button. You are asked to confirm you action.
- Close the Language dialog box.
How do I change word dictionary to UK English Mac?
- Make a spelling mistake otherwise you can’t get to spelling options.
- Click Tools > Spelling and Grammar > Options > Dictionaries.
- Change language to English (UK) and click OK.
- Type an English (US) word ‘Categorize’
How do I get rid of English us in Word?
To change the language to the US, go back into the “Language” menu, and highlight “English (U.S.).” DO NOT click on “OK” yet. Uncheck both “Do not check for spelling or grammar” and “Detect language automatically.” Now, you can click on “OK” to save changes.
Why Does Word keep reverting to US English?
The language setting of text is defined separately from whatever version of Word you are running, or the language of the OS X. It’s just another attribute, like Bold, Size or Color. Choose your version of English. Make sure the bottom checkmark is absent.
How do I get rid of proofing language in Word?
Open a Microsoft Office program, such as Word. Click File > Options > Language. Under Choose Editing Languages, select the language that you want to remove, and then click Remove.
How do I permanently change the language in Word?
- Select ‘Review’ on the ribbon.
- Click ‘Language’
- Click ‘Set Proofing Language…’ and then choose the correct proofing language.
- Select ‘Set As Default’ and confirm.
How do I change my outlook dictionary to UK English? In the new Message window, click Review > Language > Set Proofing Language. See screenshot: 3. Now the Language dialog box comes out, please click to select the new language you will set as default in the Mark selected text as list box, and click the Set As Default button.
How do I change word dictionary to Australian English?
If you want all your documents to spell in English AUS, in the Blank document that appears when Word starts, go to Tools>Language and choose English(AUS). Then click the Default button, and say Yes to the prompts.
How do I change the dictionary in Word for Mac?
- Choose Tools→Language. …
- Select the new language to use and click the Default button.
- Click Yes to change Word’s default spelling and grammar checking language to the language you selected.
- Click OK to close the Language dialog.
How do I change the dictionary language on my Mac?
In the Dictionary app on your Mac, choose Dictionary > Preferences. You can select and reorder sources, such as Spanish or Korean dictionaries. You can set options for some sources, such as how to display pronunciations or which language of Wikipedia to search.
How do I get rid of English UK?
- On the Start menu, type Control Panel, and then hit Enter.
- Choose Clock, Language, and Region.
- Select Language.
- Under Change your language preference.
How do I delete British English?
Here’s a step-by-step: 1) Open Settings, and click/tap on the Time & Language icon. 4) Make sure only Basic Typing and Optical character recognition are checked and click Install. 5) Now you’ll have English (United Kingdom) shown in your language list, simply choose it and click Remove.
Why is my AutoCorrect in a different language?
Autocorrect suggestions are based on the keyboards installed. You can see which keyboards are active in Settings > General > Keyboards. … (Keyboards are added by tapping Add New Keyboard in the same view.) Autocorrect makes suggestions for changing words and phrases based on the keyboard that’s selected.
Why can’t I change the default language in Word?
Select File > Options. In the Word Options dialog box, select Language. In the Choose Display Language section, choose the Display Language and Help Language you want to use. … Select Set as Default for both the Display Language and the Help Language lists.
How do I reset Microsoft Word to default settings?
Unfortunately, there is no button in Word to reset the program to its default settings. However, you can rename Word’s global template to see if that fixes its problems. If Word continues to have issues or it runs very slow, another option is to delete Word’s registry key.
How do I remove a language from Windows 10?
Select Start > Settings > Time & language > Language & region. Under Preferred languages, select the language you want to remove, and then select Remove.
How do I change the dictionary language in Windows 10?
- Open Settings.
- Click on Time & Language.
- Click on Language.
- Under the “Preferred languages” section, click the Add a language button.
- Select a new language.
- Click the Next button.
- Select the additional features and settings that you want to use.
- Click the Install button.
How do you find the language on word?
To see which language Word is using in your document, select Word’s “Review” tab, then click “Language.” On a Mac, you will immediately see which language is selected. You can select a different language and click “Default” to change the whole document to that language.
How do I reset my dictionary in Outlook?
- Open a Microsoft Office application, such as Word, Excel or PowerPoint.
- Click the Office Button or File menu (in the top left) and then click Options.
- Click Proofing, then click Custom Dictionaries under “When correcting spelling in Microsoft Office programs”.
How do I fix my dictionary in Outlook?
- In most Office programs: Go to File > Options > Proofing.
- In Outlook: Go to File > Options > Mail > Spelling and Autocorrect > Proofing.
How do I change the dictionary Language in Outlook?
In 2010, 2013, and 2016 versions of Word and Outlook On the Review tab, in the Language group, click Language. Click Set Proofing Language. In the Language dialog box, select the Detect language automatically check box. Review the languages shown above the double line in the Mark selected text as list.
How do I change a document to English?
- On your computer, open a document in Google Docs.
- In the top menu, click Tools. Translate document.
- Enter a name for the translated document and select a language.
- Click Translate.
- A translated copy of your document will open in a new window. You can also see this copy in your Google Drive.
How do I change autocorrect to English Australia?
From the menu select Settings towards the bottom of the menu. Scroll down the settings and click the Advanced button. In the Languages section you can click Add Languages. Select English (Australian) from the list of languages, then click Add.
Where is custom dictionary in Word for Mac?
On the Word menu, click Preferences. Under Authoring and Proofing Tools, click Spelling and Grammar. Under Spelling, click Dictionaries. Click the name of the dictionary that you want to edit, and then on the Language pop-up menu, click the language you want to associate with the custom dictionary.
Where is custom dictionary in Word?
To access the custom dictionaries in Word, click the File tab. Then, click Options. On the Word Options dialog, click Proofing on the left. Then, scroll down on the right and click Custom Dictionaries in the When correcting spelling in Microsoft Office programs section.
Where is the custom dictionary on Mac?
See and edit your own custom spelling dictionary You’ll find it in your User Library folder: ~/Library/Spelling . There are several ways to get to this file. The easiest is to hit Shift-Command-G in the Finder (or Go > Go to Folder… in the menu bar), and paste ~/Library/Spelling into the box.
Why does my Mac keep opening the dictionary?
Go to System Preferences > Trackpad, then uncheck the “Look Up” box (which, when checked, will activate the pop-up dictionary when three fingers are placed on the trackpad as the cursor hovers over a particular word). Should take care of it.
How do I turn off Apple dictionary?
- Open System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts.
- Click Services in the left column.
- In the Searching section, click the arrow to expand the options.
- Remove the checkmark from “Look Up in Dictionary”
How do I change my spell check to English UK on Mac?
- On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Keyboard , then click Text.
- Do one of the following: Check spelling for one language: Click the Spelling pop-up menu, then choose the language.
How do I remove English UK from Windows 11?
You can remove a language pack in settings, Time and language, language and region, select the three dots on the language to remove and the option is in the list.
How do you remove language from language bar which is not in the settings?
Press the Windows and “i” keys simultaneously, click “Devices”, then “Typing” in the left window, scroll down to “Advanced Keyboard Settings” in the right window and uncheck “Use the desktop language bar when available”.
How do I remove the English US keyboard from Windows 11?
From the options, click on Language options, and then under the Keyboards section, select the keyboard layout you want to remove. After that, tap on the three-dot menu present beside the keyboard layout you want to remove. Finally, click on the Remove button to remove that particular keyboard layout.
Verb
He changed from an optimist to a pessimist.
The town has changed little in recent years.
These events have changed me in my attitude to life.
You can’t change human nature.
Their relationship seems to have changed for the better.
The leaves change color from green to red in the fall.
She changed her name when she got married.
France has changed its monetary unit from the franc to the euro.
change the channel on the TV
Noun
There has been little if any change in her daily routine.
You shouldn’t be afraid of change. Change is a natural part of life.
The years have brought many changes to the town’s economy.
We need to make some changes in the system.
Many voters believe that it’s time for a change.
We’ve had to make a slight change in the schedule.
a change for the worse
We’ve been so busy that a quiet day at home was a welcome change.
We eat at home a lot, so dining out sometimes is a nice change.
Have you got change for a $10 bill?
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Recent Examples on the Web
But the warm week still signals change.
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2023
Ricky, 46, says he was routinely cursed and yelled at by an elderly client and has never been paid as much as minimum wage for changing bedpans and diapers, among other chores.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2023
The bill that would require the Oregon state Legislature to approve a state public university changing athletic conferences died in committee.
—oregonlive, 8 Apr. 2023
Timing of Meals Recent studies have shown that changing the timing of meals and the length of breaks between meals may help boost your metabolism and promote weight loss.
—Mary Shomon, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2023
Republicans on Tuesday approved a broad bathroom bill that would also prevent transgender people from changing the gender on their driver’s licenses.
—John Hanna, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Apr. 2023
The infotainment system’s visuals are powered by the latest iteration of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, and the video-game inspiration is clear, with flashy graphics highlighting different sections of the car depending on what’s being changed.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 7 Apr. 2023
What follows is Forbes’ list of Arizona billionaires as of April 6, with rankings and wealth totals subject to revision as stock prices change.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2023
The state’s analysis was also criticized for not including a sensitivity analysis, a method of proving that the results remain consistent even when changing some of the assumptions used in the calculations.
—Christopher O’donnell, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2023
Madison County was second with a net gain of around 400 people due to natural change, with Shelby County, a major suburban area in the Birmingham-Hoover metro, just behind.
—Ramsey Archibald | Rarchibald@al.com, al, 9 Apr. 2023
The drive should take about an hour and change.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis threw a hissy fit this week after learning that Disney had outwitted him — quietly pushing through changes that would prevent DeSantis’ Disney oversight board from regulating the Mouse House’s district for decades.
—Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2023
Lee Sung Jin was announced to have taken over writing duties on the script just a week and change before Beef was released into the world.
—Evan Romano, Men’s Health, 9 Apr. 2023
If upheld, Kacsmaryk’s 67-page decision would also dismantle recent FDA changes designed to ease access to mifepristone, particularly a 2021 switch that allowed the drug to be sent through the mail.
—Matthew Perrone, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Apr. 2023
Repeating affirmations, or positive mantras, are scientifically proven to decrease stress, increase quality of life, improve academic and work performance, and overall, make people more open to behavior changes, according to neuroscientific studies.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Women’s Health, 7 Apr. 2023
From product scaling to organizational change.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2023
The unclassified summary of the withdrawal review contains references to two subsequent policy changes that indicate the administration should have begun the evacuation of Americans sooner and that the risks of a Taliban takeover should have been better communicated.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2023
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