Autocorrect

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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 · Answer

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

txtchr · Answer

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 · Answer

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.

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