Typically, when Word seems to insert a character or change formatting automatically, a setting in AutoCorrect is causing the change. If you click the AutoCorrect tab, there are many spelling errors that are fixed automatically (for example, if you type teh, AutoCorrect changes it to the). There are also several other tabs in this dialog box including AutoCorrect and Math AutoCorrect. AutoFormat options will change an existing document. AutoFormat as You Type options will make changes as you type. You can turn off options in the AutoFormat As You Type tab of the AutoCorrect dialog box:ĭon't confuse AutoFormat As You Type with AutoFormat.
To access AutoCorrect, you'll need to display the Word Options dialog box and then click Proofing in the categories on the left (screenshots are from Word 365 but a similar in other versions of Word):
When Word seems to change formatting automatically, AutoCorrect options are typically causing the change (such as correcting spelling errors, adding lines, changing straight quotes to smart quotes, formatting ordinals with superscript, changing internet paths to hyperlinks and applying automatic bullets and numbering).
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Recommended article: How to Hide Comments in Word (or Display Them)ĭo you want to learn more about Microsoft Word? Check out our virtual classroom or live classroom Word courses > If text or formatting is changing, there are several options you can turn off. You can stop Word from changing formatting automatically in your documents by turning off AutoFormat As You Type settings in the AutoCorrect dialog box.
By Avantix Learning Team | Updated October 9, 2021Īpplies to: Microsoft ® Word ® 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 or 365 (Windows)
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