Auto Correct:

Auto correct  is use to make corrections to typing errors automatically. It can save time during editing. It automatically detects and corrects misspell words grammatical. so errors and incorrect capitalization as they are type. For example, if a about is typed and the space bar is pressed, the Auto correct replaces it with about.

Auto correct is also used to quickly insert text, graphics or symbols. For example, it is use to insert by typing c etc.

Creating an auto correct Entry

1. Select auto correct from Tools menu. A dialog box will appear.
2. Type the word that is normally misspelled in Replace section.
3. Type the word that will replace the misspelled word in With section.
4. Click Add.
5. Click OK.

Deleting an auto correct Entry:

1. Select Auto correct from Tools menu. A dialog box will appear.
2. On  the bottom half of the box scroll down to the entry to be deleted.
3. Select the entry.
4. Click Delete.
5. Click OK.

Working with Auto Text:

Auto Text is useful for saving keystrokes while typing in a document. Auto Text entry consists of an abbreviation and an associated phrase. It is an excellent way to reduce number of keystrokes for frequently used phrases such as department name, University’s address and signature etc. Auto text entries can include both text and graphics, Ms word provides Auto text toolbar to make entering text easier.

Displaying the Auto Text Toolbar:

The following procedure is use to display Auto text toolbar.

• Select View > Toolbar’s >  Auto Text.
• The Auto text toolbar appears.

a) Auto Text Entry with Toolbar:

The following procedure is use to make Auto text entry with toolbar.

1. Type the desired phrase and / or insert the graphic in Word document.
2. Select the phrase and / or graphic.
3. Click New on Auto Text toolbar. The create Auto Text dialog box appear.
4. Type a name for the entry in Please name you auto text entry text box.
5. Click OK.

b) Auto Text Entry with Dialog Box:

The following procedure is use to make Auto text entry with Dialog Box.

1. Type the desired phrase and / or insert the graphic in word document.
2. Select the phrase and / or graphic.
3. Select insert > Auto Text > Auto text..… The Auto Text dialog box appears.
4. Select Auto Text tab.
5. Type a name for the entry in Enter Auto Text entries here text box.
6. Click Add.

Synonyms & Thesaurus:

The word with similar meanings are synonyms. The following procedure is use to find the synonyms.

1. Right click on the word and select Synonyms from shortcut menu.
2. Highlight the word to use from the list of suggested words OR click Thesaurus….. for more options.

Thesaurus:

The words with similar meanings are known synonyms and the words that have the opposite meanings are called antonyms. The book book in which synonyms and antonyms of words are given is called thesaurus. Thesaurus is use to find out the synonyms and antonyms of words. Thesaurus can be use as follows :

1. Select Tools > Language > Thesaurus from menu bar. A list of meaning and synonyms are show on the windows.
2. Double click words in Meanings box OR click Look Up button for similar words.
3. Double click words in replace with synonym box to view its synonyms.