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Use of AutoCorrect

An inbuilt feature within Microsoft® Word is the use of the AutoCorrect function. This
function enables users to programme Microsoft®Word to automatically change words
that are often spelt incorrectly. Microsoft® Word has a number of inbuilt auto
corrections, for example the word 'recieved' will be auto corrected to 'received'. This
function can also be used to 'shorten' the input of words and phrases.

o From the Insert Menu select the AutoText option (Insert > AutoText > AutoText).
o At the top of the dialogue box select the
‘AutoCorrect’ tab (see figure 1).
o In the 'Replace' box type the incorrectly spelt
word or shortened phrase and in the 'With' box
type the correct word or elongated phrase.
When completed click the 'Add' button.
o When all corrections and phrases have been
added close the dialogue box.
o In a document type the shortened phrase and
hit the Space Bar. The shortened phrase will
automatically be replaced by the correct one.
i.e. 'PII' could be replaced by 'Phillip II of
Spain'.

Figure 1 – AutoCorrect Dialogue

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