DynaVox DYNAwrite, Reference Manual

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Menu 1.5.1: Edit Word
The Edit Word menu can be accessed by selecting either the New or Edit
buttons in the Dictionary menu. To edit an existing dictionary entry, you
must first highlight the word or phrase in the Dictionary entries list box.
This menu allows you to create customized dictionary entries for words,
names and multiple-word phrases.
OK (Alt + O). Selecting the OK button accepts any new changes to the Edit
Word menu, and returns you to the Dictionary menu.
Cancel (Alt + C). Selecting the Cancel button closes the Edit Word menu
without saving any changes and then returns you to the Dictionary menu.
Word (Alt + W). If you are creating a new dictionary entry, the Word text
box will be empty until you type in your new word or phrase. If you are
editing a dictionary entry, the selected entry will automatically appear in this
box. If you are making a change to the word or phrase itself, type the
change into this text box.
Part of speech (Alt + P). You may use the Part of speech combo box to
assign a part of speech, such as noun, verb or adjective, to a dictionary entry.
When the combo box is active, you may use your up and down arrow keys
to scroll through the options and highlight a selection.
Kind of _ (Alt + K). You may use this combo box to further define an
item’s part of speech. When the combo box is active, use the up and down
Path:
Menu/File key
Tools
(Alt + T)
Dictionary
(Alt + D)
Edit Word
(Alt + N or E)
Sub-menus:
None