WD2000: Error Message: "Specified Text Is Not a Valid AutoText Name" (212212)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q212212

SYMPTOMS

When you type the name of an AutoText entry and press F3, Word may beep and display the following message on the status bar:
The Specified text is not a valid AutoText name. Use Edit AutoText to create AutoText entries.

CAUSE

This error message appears if you do not separate the AutoText entry name from the preceding or succeeding text with a space, or if the AutoText entry does not exist.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, type a space before and after the AutoText name (or type a valid AutoText name) before you press F3.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbautotext kbprb KB212212
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