OFF2000: Text That You Type Changes Unexpectedly (305566)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
  • Microsoft Access 2000
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q305566

SYMPTOMS

When you type a word or number into a document in one of the programs listed at the beginning of this article, the text may be unexpectedly changed into a different word or number.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if an AutoCorrect rule has been created and turned on, which replaces the text in question with the text that you see automatically generated.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Start the program.
  2. On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect.
  3. In the Replace box on the AutoCorrect tab, type the text that is being erroneously changed.

    The With box should automatically display the text that has been designated as the replacement text.
  4. Click Delete.
  5. Click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/6/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB305566
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