Microsoft Wordâ XP: Using AutoCorrect & AutoFormat

1. Setting Parameters for AutoCorrect

1. From the Tools menu, choose AutoCorrect Options… The following window will appear:

2. Make sure the AutoCorrect tab is select.

3. Use the check boxes to select, or de-select, options that will be automatically corrected as you type.

4. Click on Exceptions… to enter text that would an exeption to the AutoCorrect rules you’ve checked.

2. Setting Parameters for AutoFormat

1. While the AutoCorrect window is still open, click on the AutoFormat tab.

2. Use the check boxes to select, or de-select, options that will be automatically formated as you type.

3. Click on the AutoFormat As You Type tab.

4. Again, use the check boxes to select, or de-select, options that will be automatically formated as you type. Click OK when you have finished setting all of your parameters.