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June 26th, 2007 13:00

Autocorrect

I have followed all the step for autocorrect.  how do I place an entry for a phrase like "South Carolina" or "Executive Director" so that the phrase is entered after a few letters?  I am now using Word 2007 but could do this for Word 2003.
  • Mary G

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    Posted June 26th, 2007 17:00

    Help has this instruction on adding autotext to the toolbar: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HA101746101033.aspx?pid=CH100626221033
  • txtchr

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    Posted June 26th, 2007 17:00

    Here's how to do it in Word 2003 (I don't know if it's the same in 2007):
     
    Tools menu --> Auto Correct options --> Auto Text tab --> type in each phrase separately in the Auto Text entry field --> click Add.
     
    Mary :)
  • abach

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    Posted June 27th, 2007 13:00

    Original question:
    I have followed all the step for autocorrect.  How do I place an entry for a phrase like "South Carolina" or "Executive Director" so that the phrase is entered after a few letters?  I am now using Word 2007 but could do this for Word 2003.
     
    AutoText is now incorporated into a Quick Part in Word. In Word's help, type the following:
     
    Reuse and distribute parts of a document
     
    for directions on how to create your own Building Block for your documents. Unfortunately, it does not appear that this feature has the ability to type four characters and a tool tip window appears, allowing you to auto complete the entry. However, as in Word 2003, you can type a few characters, then press the F3 function key to insert the entry.
     
    I am still in the process of learning the new features or Word 2007 and have not yet felt comfortable using the program. Though the ribbon bar is easier for new users, I struggle with the totally new interface.