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Dictionary function?

May 18, 2012 8:47 AM

Tags: #editing #dictionary #adobe_acrobat_x_pro #spell_check

Hello,

Just wondering if Adobe Acrobat X Pro supported a dictionary/spell-check function on a .PDF file. And whether or not it was just for inserted textboxes or comments, or if it could be the entire .PDF file. If yes, is there potentially a French dictionary download?

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

1156 Views 4 Replies Latest reply: ajuabrenda, Jun 30, 2012 3:12 PM

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1. Deepak Chauhan,

May 21, 2012 12:41 AM in reply to CGStrista

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In Acrobat X Pro, spell check is can be used for the following options.

     Can check the spelling of user-entered text. This option is applicable only if Allow User To Enter Custom Text is selected.
     http://help.adobe.com/en_US/acrobat/pro/using/WS5DD4FA5D-7906-4fdd-AC8 9-AE702D8C9BDB.w.html

     Can spell-check the text you add in note comments and form fields
     http://help.adobe.com/en_US/acrobat/pro/using/WS58a04a822e3e50102bd615 109794195ff-7e36.w.html

You cannot spell-check the text in the underlying PDF.

Download dictionary pack is for Reader not for Acrobat. Here the link to download it for Reader X
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4859

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2. Gilad D (try67),

May 21, 2012 1:15 AM in reply to Deepak Chauhan

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It is possible to spell-check the text of a PDF file, but it requires a third-party tool, like the one I've developed.

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3. Dave Merchant,

May 21, 2012 1:32 AM in reply to CGStrista

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You could also export the PDF as a Word or RTF file, and run the spellchecker in Word - which will give you access to the algorithms for grammar, captialization, duplicates, etc.

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4. ajuabrenda,

Jun 30, 2012 3:12 PM in reply to CGStrista

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I just figured it out for my documents. Go to

Edit > Preferences > Spelling and check the languages you wish to use and move to the top.

Make sure the language you wish to use to spell check a document is on top. For example, I work in English, Spanish and French. When I begin a document in Spanish, I go to Preferences and move Spanish to the top. Seems Adobe is not intuitive!!

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