"The dictionary for this language was not found" error message when you try to use Handwriting on the Language bar in Word 2003 (831591)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office Word 2003

SYMPTOMS

If you start Microsoft Office Word 2003 and then click Handwriting on the Language bar, when you click Write Anywhere, Writing Pad, or Drawing Pad, you may receive the following error message:
The dictionary for this language was not found. Make sure that the Input Method Editor (IME) for this language is properly installed.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if you install the Japanese Multilingual User Interface Pack or the Chinese Traditional (CHT) Multilingual User Interface Pack with the English version of Word 2003.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, do one of the following:
  • When you receive the error message that is described in the "Symptoms" section, click to select the Don't show this message again check box, and then click OK.
  • Install the language-specific version of Word 2003 that you want to use. For example, install one of the following programs as appropriate for your situation:
    • Microsoft Office Word 2003 (Chinese Traditional)
    • Microsoft Office Word 2003 (Japanese)
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
Keywords:kbhandwriting kbfunctions kberrmsg kbprb KB831591 kbAudEndUser
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