How to Automatically Replace Abbreviations in Word
On April 08,2022 by Tom Routley
When you write your text in a hurry, sometimes you might need to explain the abbreviations or alias. It takes time and effort. Luckily, Microsoft Word has a built-in abbreviation function that can facilitate the writing process, help you to write faster and escape spelling and grammar errors, while improving your text. In this article, we will explain to you how to automatically replace an abbreviation or alias with a particular word in Microsoft Word. This article will show you how.
How to Automatically Replace Abbreviations in Word
In the example below, if you type "CPU", it will be automatically replaced by "Central Processing Unit".
In the standard bar go to Tools
Go to AutoCorrect Options
Options Check the correction as you type
In the Replace field, type: CPU (syntax does not matter)
field, type: CPU (syntax does not matter) In the With field, type : Central Processing Unit
field, type : Central Processing Unit Click on the Add button and click OK
As from now on, when writing the text,if the word CPU is entered followed by a stroke on the space bar, it will be automatically replaced by: Central Processing Unit.
This manipulation can be performed on the fly:
Go to AutoCorrect Options
Options The word should be already in the cell
We have to put in the cell you want to replace the abbreviation
Finally, click on the Add button and click OK
Note
These abbreviations are stored in the dictionary of Microsoft Office, and are available for any other Word document or Excel file on your computer.
You can also create abbreviations for Excel.
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