Q170815: WD97: AutoCorrect Entry Formatted with Capital Letter

Article: Q170815
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbproof word97
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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Microsoft Word may capitalize the first letter of inserted AutoCorrect text if
the inserted text starts a sentence.

CAUSE
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The "Capitalize first letter of sentences" option is turned on by default in
Microsoft Word.

WORKAROUND
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To avoid this behavior, use either of the following methods.

Method 1: Press CTRL+Z to Undo the AutoCorrect Formatting
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Immediately after Word capitalizes the AutoCorrect entry, press CTRL+Z.

Word will undo the capitalization.

Method 2: Clear the "Capitalize first letter of sentences" Check Box
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On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect, and then click to clear the "Capitalize
first letter of sentences" check box.

NOTE: This permanently disables the "Capitalize first letter of sentences"
function until it is turned on again.

MORE INFORMATION
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When you have created an AutoCorrect entry that begins with a lowercase letter,
Microsoft Word may capitalize the first character when the AutoCorrect text
begins a new sentence.

Additional query words: 8.0

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Keywords          : kbproof word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbprb

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