File Extension DIC

File Extension Name: DIC

File Extension Description: File types with the DIC file extension belong to miscellaneous files category. The .dic file extension indicates that the said file is a dictionary file. The usefulness is identical to that of a hard copy dictionary. The DIC file is utilized by word processors and similar software programs for instant checking of spellings in documents. The spelling can be automatically corrected. For words deemed as misspelled, a list of alternatives to choose from is presented. The .dic files can be opened by Mac OS, OpenOffice.org, Microsoft Word, and other popular word processors.

Files with DIC file extension can serve as an alternate dictionary. This can supplement other stock dictionary references especially when the file offers an option for addition of personalized or special-needs vocabulary. This can eliminate unnecessary reminders to correct spelling of words unfamiliar to the reference installed in the computer.

The Microsoft Pen Windows use files with .dic file extension. The DictionaryProc() function is called upon by the dictionary DLL for the process of recognition and correct interpretation of the user’s input. During the use of a word processor the system is informed to call and perform either a pre- or a post- recognition search function of the dictionary. The task will make the dictionary identify an identical match of the input from its word listing. This provides automatic spelled checking even on a string, also format checking of the string, and performs macro expansion on the string.

Calling the dictionary can be automatic when left with the system or controlled by the application. These two options are in many ways compatible. The default values need not the altered. The following RC structure can be fine tuned to set the system response when the dictionary is called:
1) rc.clTryDictionary
2) rc.lRcOptions
3) rc.rglpdf
4) rc.dwDictParam

The most important message necessary to support system services and desired functionality is the DIRQ_STRING message. This message is used by the system to call the dictionary. The other two system messages are: 1) DIRQ_RCCHANGE for monitoring global RC structure updates and; 2) DIRQ_SUGGEST for the list of vocabulary alternatives.

Other messages that ensure dynamism are the following:
1) DIRQ_USER
2) DIRQ_DESCRIPTION
3) DIRQ_OPEN
4) DIRQ_CLOSE
5) DIRQ_ADD
6) DIRQ_DELETE
7) DIRQ_FLUSH
8) DIRQ_SAVE
9) DIRQ_SETWORDLISTS
10) DIRQ_QUERY
11) DIRQ_CONFIGURE

Author: Microsoft

Author URL: http://microsoft.com/

Associated Applications: Microsoft Pen Windows

Common Path: N/A