![]() | Add or edit automatic corrections |
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You can use the AutoCorrect feature to correct typos and misspelled words, as well as to insert symbols and other pieces of text. AutoCorrect is set up by default with a list of typical misspellings and symbols, but you can modify the list that AutoCorrect uses.
Do any of the following:
![]() | Turn on AutoCorrect |
AutoCorrect is turned on by default in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect.
Make sure that the Replace text as you type check box is selected.
![]() | Add words that you commonly misspell to the AutoCorrect list |
On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect.
Make sure that the Replace text as you type check box is selected.
In the Replace box, type the word that you often mistype or misspell — for example, apline.
In the With box, type the correct spelling of the word — for example, alpine.
Click Add.
![]() | Tip To speed up typing, you can save a passage of text as an AutoCorrect entry, and then insert the text later by typing only a few characters. For example, you can create an AutoText entry that inserts "Blue Yonder Airlines" in your document whenever you type bya. |
![]() | Add a passage of formatted text or a graphic to the AutoCorrect list |
In a document, select a passage of formatted text or a graphic.
On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect.
The selected text, with its original formatting, appears in the With box, and Formatted text is selected.
In the Replace box, type the word or characters that you want to type to insert the text or graphic.
Click Add.
![]() | Change the contents of a text entry in the AutoCorrect list |
On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect.
Make sure that the Replace text as you type check box is selected.
In the list under the Replace box, click the entry that you want to edit.
In the With box, retype or edit the entry, and then click Replace.
If you see a message that asks if you want to redefine the AutoCorrect entry, click Yes.
![]() | Tip You can also copy the revised entry from a document or presentation and then paste it into the With box. |
![]() | Rename a text entry in the AutoCorrect list |
On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect.
Make sure that the Replace text as you type check box is selected.
Click the entry in the list that you want to edit, and then in the Replace box, type the new text.
Click Add.
![]() | Delete a text entry in the AutoCorrect list |
On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect.
Make sure that the Replace text as you type check box is selected.
In the list under the Replace box, click the entry that you want to remove, and then click Delete.
![]() | Turn off AutoCorrect |
On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect.
Clear the Replace text as you type check box.
See also |
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Turn off automatic changes |