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aspell-import

Convert dictionaries from ispell to aspell format

TLDR

Import ispell dictionary

$ aspell-import --ispell [dict.hash]
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Import from old format
$ aspell-import old [wordlist] [new_dict]
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SYNOPSIS

aspell-import [--ispell|--run-together|old] source [destination]

DESCRIPTION

aspell-import converts dictionaries from other spell checkers (particularly ispell) to aspell format. This enables migration of custom dictionaries when switching spell checkers.
The tool handles format conversion and creates aspell-compatible dictionary files.

PARAMETERS

--ispell

Import from ispell hash file
--run-together
Import run-together list
old
Import from old aspell format

CAVEATS

Not all ispell features translate to aspell. Backup original dictionaries before conversion. May require manual adjustment for complex dictionaries.

HISTORY

aspell-import facilitates migration from ispell to aspell, recognizing that users have accumulated custom dictionaries.

SEE ALSO

aspell(1), ispell(1)

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