On Sunday 18 February 2007, + Royd Whitlock wrote: > [ MODERATED ] ******************** > Hi, > > I am using OpenOffice.org 1.1.2. > > My question is this: is it possible to link in some way to an 'outside' > online dictionary that provides the first recorded use of a word so that > when you're writing iction set in a designated historical period you > would be alerted that a word might not have been in use at that time? > > Various levels of sophistication could of course be added to this basic > idea. > > I have looked the 'dictionary' section of OO but didn't understand it, I'm > afraid!
It should be possible to do this by writing a macro. For more infoirmation have a look on http://api.openoffice.org Please reply to [email protected] only -- CPH : openoffice.org contributor Maybe your question has been answered already? http://user-faq.openoffice.org/#FAQ --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
