Note: This discussion applies to both AppleWorks 5 and its predecessor, ClarisWorks.
The default dictionary is stored in the Claris folder inside your System Folder. If the dictionary has been moved or deleted, AppleWorks 5 opens the dialog shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Dictionary Dialog.
When this situation occurs, often it is because a clean install of system software was performed. Reinstall AppleWorks to restore all the necessary components of AppleWorks 5 to your System Folder. If you have a computer that shipped with AppleWorks 5 already installed, you can start up the computer from the Software Restore CD and perform a Restore in Place to install all the AppleWorks components.
Important: If you use Apple Software Restore to perform a Restore in Place, some of your System and Internet preferences will be reset to factory settings. Before using Apple Software Restore, please read the following Knowledge Base article:
Article 31063: "Apple Software Restore: Some Preferences May Be Lost"
For more information about performing a clean install of system software, see the following Knowledge Base article:
Article 30691: "Mac OS: When & Why To Perform A Clean Install"
The default dictionary is stored in the Claris folder inside your System Folder. If the dictionary has been moved or deleted, AppleWorks 5 opens the dialog shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Dictionary Dialog.
When this situation occurs, often it is because a clean install of system software was performed. Reinstall AppleWorks to restore all the necessary components of AppleWorks 5 to your System Folder. If you have a computer that shipped with AppleWorks 5 already installed, you can start up the computer from the Software Restore CD and perform a Restore in Place to install all the AppleWorks components.
Important: If you use Apple Software Restore to perform a Restore in Place, some of your System and Internet preferences will be reset to factory settings. Before using Apple Software Restore, please read the following Knowledge Base article:
Article 31063: "Apple Software Restore: Some Preferences May Be Lost"
For more information about performing a clean install of system software, see the following Knowledge Base article:
Article 30691: "Mac OS: When & Why To Perform A Clean Install"