What is a .ADU file?
The .ADU file extension stands for Addict User Dictionary File. It is a special kind of file created by a program called Addict. Addict is a tool that helps other programs check spelling. When you use a program with Addict, it can check the words you type to make sure they are spelled correctly. The .ADU file keeps a list of words that the user has added to the dictionary. This means if you use a word that the program doesn't recognize, you can add it to the .ADU file, and then the program will remember it in the future.
Different programs that need to check spelling or use a thesaurus might use these .ADU files. However, the main program that opens and uses these files is called Addictive Software Addict. But, it's important to know that this software is not available anymore.
If there are many people using the same computer, each person might have their own .ADU file. This is because each person can add their own words to their dictionary. Also, some programs automatically try to correct words as you type them. They use a special .ADU file, often named autocorrect.adu, to do this.
The Addict tool is made to work with certain programming environments. This means if someone is creating a program using Delphi, C++ Builder, Turbo Delphi, or Turbo C++, they can add spell checking to their program by using Addict.
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