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How to add words to your personal dictionary on BlackBerry 10

By Adam Zeis on 12 Mar 2013 03:43 pm
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As you use the BlackBerry Z10 more and more, you'll start to notice how all of the language and input options can really work together. From the predictive keyboard to Word Substitution, cranking out quick messages or longer emails has never been easier. However you may also notice that some words you use frequently or some personal phrases don't always make the spell check cut. 

That little red line starts to show on more and more words and leaves you wondering why. There are a few ways to fix things up for good and get BlackBerry 10 to recognize all of your personal words so they don't get stuck in the spell check trap. You can easily add a word to the dictionary by tapping it when it shows as incorrect, or you can jump into your personal dictionary and add words at will. Keep reading and we'll show you how it's done.

There are two very simple ways to add words to your personal dictionary on BlackBerry 10. 

Add to Dictionary 

The first is the most common - this method allows you to add words as you type by tapping them. When you see the misspelled word, tap on it and you'll have the option to Add to Dictionary. The word will be added and never check for spelling again.

Add to dictionary

Edit Personal Dictionary 

The second method gives you more options for adding multiple words. To do this, head to Settings > Language and Input > Spell Check. From here, Tap Edit Personal Dictionary.

On the next screen you'll see your list of added words (if you've already added some) and on the bottom an Add New icon. To manually add words to the dictionary, tap Add New. 

Personal Dictionary

Next, simply add the word as you'd like it spelled taking note if it should be case sensitive and then tap Save.

That's all there is to it - you can add words like names, nicknames, curses (duh!) or any random words that you like to spell all phunky when typing on the Z10.

 

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QuIcKsIlV3r

More childs play tutorials :) Just in time for the Americans next week :) Keep it up!

gniko21

That's 'child's' play, by the way. :)

robrossuk

Does anyone know if there is any way to edit the learned words ?

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Adam Zeis

You can clear them all out, not sure if you can edit them individually though. 

G-bone

drupal?!?

#BB10Believe

Plazmic Flame

Judging by your personal dictionary, you either swear a lot or you're an assman, lol

It's good to know this functionality still exist on the BlackBerry 10 platform.

DPanacci

I though that bb10 was suppose to learn these words on its own over time as you use your phone?

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rasmadrak

From mails and texts yes, but I believe only incoming ones..?

Puz_zled

I believe that is more your common phraseology,(word?) so it will begin to more accurately predict the next word in your sentence. Enables more flicking of whole words and less tapping if individual letters over time. Very useful for one handed typing!!
From my sweet Z10

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pandapurple

There is a faster way without having to go to Settings.

Type a word that is not in the dictionary, add a space to get the red dotted line, tap on the word and wait for 1 second. You will see a drop down menu. Click Add to Dictionary.

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walcolm

BB Link didn't move my personal dictionary data. is that supposed to be so?

bvinceb

Adam you sure can delete individual entries or edit them by selecting/tapping them.

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Schmurf

Can you delete words from the dictionary. For example, I add "colour", can I remove "color"? Better yet, can we come up with a Canadian dictionary rather than having to compromise with having to choose from a British or American dictionary?

bbvietnamdotcom

Great! Thanks for sharing!

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bbfanboi

I've seen many posts that suggest Word Substitution is missing in BB10. It is not. Folks just don't know it's there because most accessed it via the Messages app. Please read http://crackberry.com/how-use-word-substitution-blackberry-10.

jimread1949

Would have thought the English dictionary was best for the English language, also thought Canadians used the English type English.

Mariam Allly

Is there edit auto text for the z10.

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Rootbrian

Knew this since using the playbook. Thanks for a refresher. :)

Meaty123

If you type colour instead of color, I would think it will suggest it. Hmmm. It should.