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MahlerIsGod · 05-12-2003, 09:39 PM

Greetings All,
I am trying to make a study sheet and I am making it in outline form so everytime I push return it will automatically add the next symbol like:
I. (and I push return I would get....)
II.
or
A. (and get...)
B.

99% of time I don't want the computer to do this. Is there any way to turn this off. My sanity depends on it so if any one has any hints it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

rubicon · 06-10-2003, 08:07 AM

Turn off AutoFormat. In Word 2002, it is located in Tools | AutoCorrect Options...

hrdwareguy · 06-10-2003, 12:51 PM

If Rubicon's suggestion doesn't work, what version of Word are you using?

4thTimeLucky · 06-11-2003, 02:57 PM

The other very valuable trick is Ctrl+Z . This undoes anything automatic (like a new bullet point or capitalisation etc.) that the computer has just done without you wanting it to.

Bad computer.

05-12-2003, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
MahlerIsGod At The Globe Showing Will How Its Done Location: London/Elysium	Microsoft Word Auto Help Woes Greetings All, I am trying to make a study sheet and I am making it in outline form so everytime I push return it will automatically add the next symbol like: I. (and I push return I would get....) II. or A. (and get...) B. 99% of time I don't want the computer to do this. Is there any way to turn this off. My sanity depends on it so if any one has any hints it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ "But a work of art is a conscious human effort that has to do with communication. It is that or its nothing. When an accident is applauded as a work of art, when a cult grows up around the deliciousness of inadvertent beauty, we are in the presence of the greatest decadence the West has known in its history."

06-10-2003, 08:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	Turn off AutoFormat. In Word 2002, it is located in Tools \| AutoCorrect Options... __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.

06-10-2003, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	If Rubicon's suggestion doesn't work, what version of Word are you using? __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

06-11-2003, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
4thTimeLucky Psycho Location: 4th has left the building - goodbye folks	The other very valuable trick is Ctrl+Z . This undoes anything automatic (like a new bullet point or capitalisation etc.) that the computer has just done without you wanting it to. Bad computer. __________________ I've been 4thTimeLucky, you've been great. Goodnight and God bless!