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Use AutoComplete

When the AutoComplete feature is turned on, Microsoft Word will display a ScreenTip when you type the first few characters of an AutoText entry. When the ScreenTip appears, you can insert the entry or continue typing. AutoText is a storage location for text or graphics you want to use again such as a standard contract clause or a long distribution list. Each selection of text or graphics is recorded as an AutoText entry and is assigned a unique name.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1 On the menu bar:
  • Select Insert.
On the menu bar:
  • Open the Insert menu by pressing ALT+I.
2 On the Insert menu:
  • Point to AutoText.
  • Select AutoText.
On the Insert menu:
  • Select AutoText by pressing A.
  • Select AutoText by pressing X.
3 In the AutoCorrect dialog box:
  • Select the AutoText tab.
  • Select or clear the Show AutoComplete suggestions check box.
In the AutoCorrect dialog box:
  • Move to the AutoText tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  • Select or clear the Show AutoComplete suggestions check box by pressing ALT+S.
4 Select OK. Press ENTER.

Screen shot of the AutoCorrect dialog box: AutoText tab

AutoCorrect dialog box: AutoText tab

Last updated: Thursday, February 14, 2008

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