how do I set up autotext to pop up automatically when typing?

[Guest]

in word 2003 I would type the first few letters and autotext choice would pop
up. i could then push enter to insert the text. i can't seem to figure out
how to do this in word 2007. Help! and THANKS

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

In 2007 you have to type the first four (or more letters) and press F3.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

Actually, it can work with as few as 2 characters, as long as you don't mind
pressing F3. The big change is that AutoComplete tip no longer displays in
Word 2007. So, you will no longer get the popup. Instead, you have to know
the name of the AutoText entry, and press F3 to force it to complete.

 

[Guest]

thanks for your help, i get it now

Actually, it can work with as few as 2 characters, as long as you don't mind
pressing F3. The big change is that AutoComplete tip no longer displays in
Word 2007. So, you will no longer get the popup. Instead, you have to know
the name of the AutoText entry, and press F3 to force it to complete.

--
Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
Web: http://www.herbtyson.com

 

[Summer]

You can use 1 character and have always been able to.

Office 2004 Mac requires 4 characters.