Google looks knowledgeable enough, but there are certain things that even Google is unaware of. For example, you may end up writing a word that Google doesn’t seem to understand. It could be your brand name, a location, or even a person’s name. Also, Google likes to change the words that it interprets as wrong.

This week, Phoenix IT company MyTek will give you crucial tips and tricks to prevent Google from changing the valid words for your daily use. 

Why Does Google Doc Use the Dictionary Service?

Google always tries to make itself more relevant and valuable. Hence, whatever word suggestions it gives ensures that it is valid and part of an English dictionary.

How does Google suggest the right words? Here, Google uses the technology of machine learning and cognitive bias to adapt to people’s functioning. In the case of writing, Google analyzes phrases and words to see if it makes sense in a given context. As a result, Google and other writing tools polish your writing and make it error-free.

Hence, your business name or service can be new for Google unless you add these to the Google doc dictionary. Then, Google will no longer show it as unknown. 

Process to Add a Word in Google Doc’s Dictionary

The process to add a word in Google Docs’ dictionary is straightforward.

• Open your Google Docs document. Ensure that the new word (business name) is spelled correctly here
• Click on the button Spelling and grammar check (Ctrl+Alt+X). A box is opened on the right-hand side of the window.
• The new word appears in the box, with the new suggestion given by Google. You have three options: 
  • Ignore the modification
  • Accept the new word, or 
  • Use the triple-dot menu to explore more options
• Click on the triple-dot menu. 
• Then, Add “[your invented word]” to the dictionary. Also, you can quickly review your new word dictionary from here.

Also, you can right-click your word and select Add “[your invented word]” to the dictionary.

How to Remove a Word from the Google Docs?

Imagine listing a word by mistake. How do you remove it? To remove the words from the Google doc dictionary:

• First, open the Google Doc with the word you want to remove
• Next, right-click on the word
• Click on the option Remove from the personal dictionary

You can also delete a word using the trash button that appears when you place the mouse over a word entry.

Hence, use the above strategies to modify your Google Docs dictionary.

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