-----Original Message-----
Used Wordperfect before. First word of a sentence always
capitalized
automatically. Very frustrating that word doesn't do
this. I type Q. or A.
and the only way to get the next word capitalized is the
shift key. Is there
any way around this so it will do it automatically?
.

No Glitch!
Word 2003 (you didn't specify which): Choose AutoCorrect
Options from the Tools drop down menu.