[bob b]

In 2003 there was a handy feature called "auto text" that I used all of the
time to cut back on typing.

I can't seem to find a way to do this in the new 2007 and am wondering if
someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance. Bob.

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

Add the AutoText command to the Quick Access Toolbar by doing the following:
Click the Microsoft Office Button , and then click Word Options. Click
Customize. Click Commands Not in the Ribbon in the Choose commands from
list, click AutoText, and then click Add.

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Hope this helps.

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services on a paid consulting basis.

Doug Robbins - Word MVP

"bob b" wrote in message
...
In 2003 there was a handy feature called "auto text" that I used all of
the time to cut back on typing.

I can't seem to find a way to do this in the new 2007 and am wondering if
someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance. Bob.

[DougieVan]

Hi Bob,

Click File (Office Button) | Word Options | Customize, select "commands not
in the ribbon" then add "AutoText" then click OK. AutoText will now be in the
quick-access toolbar.

Doug
--
Douglas Ryan VanBenthuysen
Office System Solutions Specialist
3Sharp
http://blogs.3sharp.com/Blog/dougv/


"bob b" wrote:

In 2003 there was a handy feature called "auto text" that I used all of the
time to cut back on typing.

I can't seem to find a way to do this in the new 2007 and am wondering if
someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance. Bob.

[bob b]

Thanks, so much to learn and find in the new 2007.
Would you know where/how to edit the entry's?

"DougieVan" wrote in message
...
Hi Bob,

Click File (Office Button) | Word Options | Customize, select "commands
not
in the ribbon" then add "AutoText" then click OK. AutoText will now be in
the
quick-access toolbar.

Doug
--
Douglas Ryan VanBenthuysen
Office System Solutions Specialist
3Sharp
http://blogs.3sharp.com/Blog/dougv/


"bob b" wrote:

In 2003 there was a handy feature called "auto text" that I used all of
the
time to cut back on typing.

I can't seem to find a way to do this in the new 2007 and am wondering if
someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance. Bob.

[DougieVan]

To add something to the AutoText gallery, enter the text into the document,
highlight it, click the AutoText button, and select "Save Selection to
AutoText Gallery."

To edit it later, click the AutoText button then right-click the AutoText
object you added. You can then select "Edit Properties..."

You will also notice the "Organize and Delete" option. This will get you to
the same place as if you had gone to the Insert tab and selected Quick Parts
| Building Blocks Organizer. I haven't figured out the functionality of
Building Blocks fully yet (I plan to), but it is basically a collection of
reusable objects. In fact, I assume its presence has a lot to do with why the
AutoText feature is now buried.

So basically, when you add the AutoText, it adds it as a Building Block. It
will either be saved in the document template you are currently using or the
"Building Blocks.dotx" file, depending on what you choose when editing the
properties.

Doug
--
Douglas Ryan VanBenthuysen
Office System Solutions Specialist
3Sharp
http://blogs.3sharp.com/Blog/dougv/


"bob b" wrote:

Thanks, so much to learn and find in the new 2007.
Would you know where/how to edit the entry's?

"DougieVan" wrote in message
...
Hi Bob,

Click File (Office Button) | Word Options | Customize, select "commands
not
in the ribbon" then add "AutoText" then click OK. AutoText will now be in
the
quick-access toolbar.

Doug
--
Douglas Ryan VanBenthuysen
Office System Solutions Specialist
3Sharp
http://blogs.3sharp.com/Blog/dougv/


"bob b" wrote:

In 2003 there was a handy feature called "auto text" that I used all of
the
time to cut back on typing.

I can't seem to find a way to do this in the new 2007 and am wondering if
someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance. Bob.

[bob b]

Thanks, your help is appreciated! More ? to come. g

"DougieVan" wrote in message
...
To add something to the AutoText gallery, enter the text into the
document,
highlight it, click the AutoText button, and select "Save Selection to
AutoText Gallery."

To edit it later, click the AutoText button then right-click the AutoText
object you added. You can then select "Edit Properties..."

You will also notice the "Organize and Delete" option. This will get you
to
the same place as if you had gone to the Insert tab and selected Quick
Parts
| Building Blocks Organizer. I haven't figured out the functionality of
Building Blocks fully yet (I plan to), but it is basically a collection of
reusable objects. In fact, I assume its presence has a lot to do with why
the
AutoText feature is now buried.

So basically, when you add the AutoText, it adds it as a Building Block.
It
will either be saved in the document template you are currently using or
the
"Building Blocks.dotx" file, depending on what you choose when editing the
properties.

Doug
--
Douglas Ryan VanBenthuysen
Office System Solutions Specialist
3Sharp
http://blogs.3sharp.com/Blog/dougv/


"bob b" wrote:

Thanks, so much to learn and find in the new 2007.
Would you know where/how to edit the entry's?

"DougieVan" wrote in message
...
Hi Bob,

Click File (Office Button) | Word Options | Customize, select "commands
not
in the ribbon" then add "AutoText" then click OK. AutoText will now be
in
the
quick-access toolbar.

Doug
--
Douglas Ryan VanBenthuysen
Office System Solutions Specialist
3Sharp
http://blogs.3sharp.com/Blog/dougv/


"bob b" wrote:

In 2003 there was a handy feature called "auto text" that I used all
of
the
time to cut back on typing.

I can't seem to find a way to do this in the new 2007 and am wondering
if
someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance. Bob.