How do we go about getting words added to the Yahoo dictionary?

I noticed words can sometimes be added if they are underlined in red and you right click on them. Then you can select to add the word at that time. LOL is not a word, it did come up and I added it to the dictionary.But still it comes up as misspelled. Oh well.

When I right-click on a misspelled word that's underlined in red, sometimes I'll get an option that says "add to dictionary". Other times, there'll be a list of suggested words for you to choose from or an option to ignore the misspelling.

I doubt very much that Yahoo would respond to a request to add words to their limited dictionary. There are many words like Westchester, the county in which I live which come up on spell checker as "Worchester;Winchester or Worcester" .etc. Too many to list.

Great question Joyce...I've often wondered the same thing. Maybe Yahoo believes in the dumbing down of everyone? I'd like to add Sheltie. YA makes it two words...go figure.

yes, I do agree with you. Yahoo spell check isn't really up to par, so I just have my handy pocket dictionary on hand at all times.

I have emailed YA many times to increase their medical vocabulary however they have never increased it nor replied to my emails.

The YA Spell Check gives the most ridiculous words as the 'correct' spelling of most medical terms.

When there was the conflict in Gaza, they would not allow "Hamas", and the word was used hundreds of times daily in Current Events.

accepting lol would be a good start.

but i wouldn't hold my breath, the last thing yahoo is concerned about is us, the users.

I agree. Spell check has about a sixth grade vocabulary. ;-)

I can think of several, but no idea how to go about it.