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How do I put prewritten (by me) sentences into a text/file in Word
I have windows XP. I often write out critiques for students so I tend to
write the same sentences over and over again. I heard you can type a sentence--for example, "You need a stronger thesis"--and have it automatically pop up in a box so all you have to do is click it instead of typing the entire sentence over again everytime. How do I put such sentences stored into my system for use? I can't find anything in Help probably because Microsoft does not take into account that many new users will not know what something like this is called by its technical name. Any help would be great. Thank you. |
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How do I put prewritten (by me) sentences into a text/file in Word
What version of Word -- In 2003 and prior -- read up on AutoText. You can
also create a number of macros... attach them to a toolbar button and then all you need to do is CLICK on a specific button and wil will automatically insert your text -- from a few words -- to a few paragraphs... or more. I'd suggest you read up on these 2 things: AutoText Macros Here are a few places to read up on as well: http://www.gmayor.com/ http://word.mvps.org/ (2 of my frequently accessed help sites) -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kathryn Groves "unearthly3000" wrote in message news I have windows XP. I often write out critiques for students so I tend to write the same sentences over and over again. I heard you can type a sentence--for example, "You need a stronger thesis"--and have it automatically pop up in a box so all you have to do is click it instead of typing the entire sentence over again everytime. How do I put such sentences stored into my system for use? I can't find anything in Help probably because Microsoft does not take into account that many new users will not know what something like this is called by its technical name. Any help would be great. Thank you. |
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If you're using Word 2007, you can semi-fake the missing AutoText
feature by using AutoCorrect with some custom bits of text. Go to Office Button/Word Options/Proofing/AutoCorrect Options Add an acronym or keyword (that doesn't mean something else) to the Replace field, eg "tbccld" (I'm pretending that t = test followed by a grade, c = class followed by a grade, and l = lab followed by a grade) and add the text to the With field, eg, "Did well on all tests, class participation was good, but lab work was inconsistent." - you can make any scheme you'd like to make up your replace word, but be careful not to use a REAL word or you will not be able to type that word without it being replaced. After doing this I can type the tbccld text into a document and it will be replaced by my with string. Not as good as AutoText, but it works. On Aug 5, 8:31*pm, unearthly3000 wrote: I have windows XP. I often write out critiques for students so I tend to write the same sentences over and over again. I heard you can type a sentence--for example, "You need a stronger thesis"--and have it automatically pop up in a box so all you have to do is click it instead of typing the entire sentence over again everytime. How do I put such sentences stored into my system for use? I can't find anything in Help probably because Microsoft does not take into account that many new users will not know what something like this is called by its technical name. Any help would be great. Thank you. |
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How do I put prewritten (by me) sentences into a text/file in Word
"Reitanos" wrote in message
... If you're using Word 2007, you can semi-fake the missing AutoText feature by using AutoCorrect with some custom bits of text. An even better solution is to use Word 2007's built-in function - Quick Parts..... |
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Gordon wrote:
"Reitanos" wrote in message ... If you're using Word 2007, you can semi-fake the missing AutoText feature by using AutoCorrect with some custom bits of text. An even better solution is to use Word 2007's built-in function - Quick Parts..... Not if you want automatic insertion. The issue with Quick Parts (autotext) is that there is no autocomplete function. Autocorrect automatically completes. If you use a trigger key combination that includes a character not normally typed, (on a UK pattern keyboard # is ideal) autocorrect will automatically insert the stored data eg create a formatted signature block that is inserted with #sig. -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org |
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