Creating an AutoCorrect Entry to Store and Automatically Insert Text and Graphics

With Microsoft® Office 2000 you can store and automatically insert frequently used text and graphics. You select the text or graphic you want, store it as an AutoCorrect entry, and then insert it automatically by typing the entry name.

Who will benefit from using these features

People with mobility impairments, people who are blind or have low vision, and people with learning disabilities may find it easier and more relaxing to use fewer keystrokes.

How to create an AutoCorrect entry

Note: When you are ready to automatically insert the AutoCorrect entry, type the entry name, followed by a space or other punctuation.

Step	Mouse actions	Keyboard actions
1	Highlight the text or graphic you want to store as an AutoCorrect entry. Note: To include paragraph formatting with the entry, include the paragraph mark (¶) in the selection.	Highlight the text or graphic you want to store as an AutoCorrect entry. Note: To include paragraph formatting with the entry, include the paragraph mark (¶) in the selection.
2	On the Menu bar: Click Tools. Click AutoCorrect.	Open the Tools menu by pressing ALT+T. Open the AutoCorrect dialog box by pressing A.
3	On the AutoCorrect tab: Select the Replace text as you type check box.	On the AutoCorrect tab: Press ALT+T to select the Replace text as you type check box.
4	In the Replace box: Type the name for the AutoCorrect entry you want to store.	Move to the Replace box by pressing ALT+R. In the Replace box, type the name for the AutoCorrect entry you want to store.
5	Do one of the following: Save the entry without its original formatting by clicking Plain text. Save the entry with its original formatting by clicking Formatted text.	Do one of the following: Save the entry without its original formatting by pressing ALT+P for Plain Text. Save the entry with its original formatting by pressing ALT+F for Formatted text.
6	Click Add, then click OK.	Press ENTER, then press ENTER again.