Minimum Requirements When You Use AutoComplete with AutoText Entries (324473)

SUMMARY

When the AutoComplete feature is turned on, Microsoft Word displays a ScreenTip when you type the first few characters of an AutoText entry. When the ScreenTip appears, you can insert the entry or continue typing.

The AutoComplete feature requires a minimum number of characters before the feature automatically displays the ScreenTip for an AutoText entry. This article describes the minimum number of characters that are required for the AutoComplete feature.

MORE INFORMATION

The following table lists the minimum number of characters required for each of the following features:

	Word 2002	Word 2000
AutoText Name	4 characters	4 characters
AutoText Entry Length	6 characters	6 characters
AutoComplete ScreenTip	4 characters	4 characters

For more information about AutoComplete, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type autocomplete overview in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

For more information about AutoText, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type autotext in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.