Sorry, there are no dictionaries available for this language

Problem

When trying to define a word in Word 2013 you get the error massage: “Sorry, there are no dictionaries available for this language”

Cause

Word 2013 does not have a dictionary installed by default.

Solution

Install a third party dictionary from the Microsoft store; you can do this by following the instructions below:

  1. Open Word 2013
  2. Click Insert
  3. Click Store
  4. Search for  “Word Dictionary” in the search box
  5. Chose an appropriate dictionary software
  6. Install the dictionary software

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