AutoCorrect Exceptions

There are always exceptions to the rule. AutoCorrect can include a list of words you do NOT want automatically corrected.

Try it: Review the Exceptions

If you are not already on this page, please...

Go to File->Options-> Proofing.

Click on AutoCorrect Options.
Go to the AutoCorrect tab.

Click on Exceptions.

 

What Do You See? Microsoft Word has a long list of AutoCorrect exceptions. For example, the software is programmed to skip the capital letters after common abbreviations such as abbr, tbs., and tbsp.

Click
CANCEL and return to the AutoCorrect window.

 

Memo to Self: AutoCorrect is a productivity tool. AutoCorrect quickly replaces "hte" with "the." However, as with all programming, it is a good idea to review these corrections and confirm that they make sense.

Exam 77-418 Microsoft Word 2013
2.0  Format Text, Paragraphs, and Sections
2.2  Format Text and Paragraphs: Configure Autocorrect Options


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