OFF2000: AutoCorrect Does Not Allow Multiple Word Exception (199523)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q199523

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to add exception text in the AutoCorrect Exception dialog box, the Add button is unavailable.

CAUSE

The Add button will be unavailable if you type two or more words separated by spaces.

MORE INFORMATION

With AutoCorrect, you can choose to automatically capitalize the first letter of the first word in each sentence. For example, if you type

this is a test.

AutoCorrect changes it to

This is a test.

so that the first letter of the sentence is capitalized.

With AutoCorrect, you can choose to automatically change two consecutive uppercase letters in a word, so that the second uppercase letter becomes a lowercase letter. For example, if you type

HEllo

AutoCorrect changes this to:

Hello

You can create exceptions to prevent automatic capitalization of any word typed after a specific abbreviation or to prevent automatic case correction of a word that contains a mixture of uppercase and lowercase letters. However, each exception that you add must be a single word; an individual exception cannot be more than one word.

REFERENCES

For more information about AutoCorrect, click Microsoft Word Help or Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type Prevent autocorrect from making specific capitalization or spelling corrections in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/6/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbproof KB199523
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