[Pranav Vaidya[_2_]]

you have to press ENTER(RETURN) key to auto insert the text.
Igf you are using Word 2003, it shows the tool tip.

Also check the auto complete settings in Insert--AutoText--Autotext
Select the Show AutoComplete suggestions check box.

Hope this helps!!
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Pranav Vaidya
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"Kelvin Beaton" wrote:

If I type Sept... it auto filles September. How do I get it then, if I press
the space bar to offer me todays date?

Thanks

Kelvin