How can I edit the dictionary files that are used by the SpellChecker?
First of all, you can’t modify the main dictionary files. You can modify only the dictionary files that you have created. The default dictionary file that you create when you add words to the SpellChecker is called PRIVATE.DIC. There is currently no way to edit a word that you have added, but you can work around this by removing the word and then adding it again with the correct spelling. To edit the dictionaries (ie. remove words), you’ll have to first misspell a word in either the Compose or Reply window and then click on the SpellChecker (ABC) button. Doing this will open the SpellChecker dialog box. Next, click on the Options button. Then click on the dictionary that you want to edit (usually the PRIVATE dictionary since that is where the words are added when you add words). Then click on the Edit button. Now you can look through the list of words and remove any that you don’t want.
