Use the file menu to open, close and save files, set you preferences, and to quit.
Creates a new dictionary file, and opens a new window.
Opens an existing dictionary file. If the file contains more than one ‘dict’ resource (in which the dictionary is stored) then you will be asked to choose one to edit.
Closes the current file. You are prompted to save changes if necessary.
Closes the current file. Not available now because there is no dictionary open.
Saves the current file. If you created this dictionary from scratch, you will be prompted with a ‘Save…’ dialog box. In this box, you can specify a resource ID for the new dictionary.
Saves the current file. Not available now because there is no dictionary open, or no changes have been made to the foremost one since it was opened.
Saves the current file with a different name. You can specify a resource ID for the new dictionary; the default ID can be set in Preferences.
Saves the current file with a different name. Not available now because there is no dictionary open.
Change preferences, including the capitalization of dictionary entries, whether they are converted on opening a dictionary, the default ‘dict’ resource ID and name to use when saving files, and the file type.
Quits Dictionary Edit, prompting you to save changes if necessary.
Opens a text file, with which you can test the dictionaries that you are editing. You can edit, but not save changes to this text file.
