AutoText
is a way to store and quickly insert text, graphics, fields, tables, bookmarks
AutoText is a way to store and
quickly insert text, graphics, fields, tables, bookmarks, and other items that
you use frequently. Word comes with a library of AutoText entries (see the items
listed under AutoText on the Insert menu or turn on the AutoText toolbar, then
click on All Entries). You can create your own AutoText entries with either of
the following methods: Method 1:
- Choose AutoCorrect from the
Tools menu, then click on the AutoText tab.
- Type the text of your new
AutoText entry in the Enter AutoText entries here box, then click on
Add.
- Make sure the Show AutoComplete
tip check box is checked.
- Click OK.
Word will show a tip on the screen
after you type the first 4 or 5 letters that match the AutoText entry. Press
[Enter] to accept the entry or keep typing to ignore it. If AutoComplete is
turned off, you can insert AutoText entries with the AutoText toolbar (see
Method 2).Method 2:
- Turn on the AutoText toolbar
(choose Toolbars from the View menu, then select AutoText).
- Select the text you want for an
AutoText entry, then click on the New button on the AutoText toolbar.
- Make up a shortcut name for this
entry.
- To use the shortcut, type the
shortcut, then immediately press [F3].
Word stores custom AutoText entries
on the local machine, so this feature may not be very useful in a student lab or
other shared computer environment.
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