auto text in word 2007

[Kim W]

In word 2003, when i used auto text, i was able to type the first few letters
of the word and then hit enter and the word or phrase would pop up. In using
the insert text with 2007 i cannot find a way to do that, I have to use the
mouse and click on what I was to insert? Is there any way possible to use it
the old way in 2003? Thanks for your help.

 

[Jay Freedman]

Unfortunately, the AutoComplete for AutoText entries was dropped from
2007. The developers ran out of time while trying to make it work
properly in the context of Quick Parts and Building Blocks. I hope
they'll keep working on it and supply a fix in a service pack.

For now, you can type the name of the entry and press F3 to expand it.
You need to type enough letters to make what you typed unique, and in
any case at least four characters -- these are the same rules that
governed when a prompt was shown in Word 2003. The difference is
pressing F3 instead of Enter.

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Jay Freedman
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On Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:06:00 -0700, Kim W <Kim

 

[Kim W]

Thanks, I am going to try that. I hope they bring it back too. I miss using
it. Thanks for your help.