Are you sure there is such a limitation for AutoCorrect entries? There is no
mention of AutoCorrect in “Operating Parameter Limitations and
Specifications in Word” (
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=211489), but the
limit for AutoText applies only to the entry name (32 characters).
Ah, wait, here it is: it's 255 for plain text; no limit for formatted (but
31-character limit for the replace text). See
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/180165.
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
"Jan Groshan" wrote in message
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That does it. Thanks. Why is it improvements generally aren't ! BTW,
AutoCorrect entries are fine for short sentences but there's a 255
character limit and I wanted to AutoText 3 paragraphs. Now I know the
(well kept) secret ! Thanks to all in the group for their help.
"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
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Type the first few letters and press F3. Alternatively, you can create
AutoCorrect entries instead.
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
"Jan" wrote in message
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Thanks Terry. Is there a keyboard stroke that can be used to enter the
"Quick Part" without having to stop typing and clicking on Insert and
Quick Parts ? (Whose dumb idea was this anyway ?? !!)
"Terry Farrell" wrote in message
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AutoText is now called Quick Parts and is under the Insert menu.
However, you can still use it like Autotext by creating your text,
selecting it and using Alt+F3 to create a new Quick Part. Note that the
dialog is now slightly different. If you click on the Gallery option,
you'll note that the top choice is still called Autotext! You can add
Insert, AutoText to the QAT.
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Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP
"Jan" wrote in message
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Word 2007 - I have several (consecutive) paragraphs I would like to
enter into a document by simply typing a few characters, but can't
seem to find where to make the entry. There are more than 255
characters, so I can't use Auto Correct. Where's Auto Text hiding ?