Automatic Captials after hard returns

[cc]

Occasionally I need to type out poetry or verse of different types. This means
I need to hit "Enter" after each line. Every time I do this, the first letter
of the next line is capitalized. This is ok sometimes, but other times I don't
WANT a capital letter. Is there some way to keep this from happening?

 

[Jay Freedman]

Tools > AutoCorrect, uncheck "Capitalize first letter of sentences".

When you press Enter, Word considers that you're starting a new paragraph,
so you must be starting a new sentence, at least as far as AutoCorrect is
concerned. The way to stop this behavior is to disable the AutoCorrect rule.

Alternatively, you can leave the rule enabled, and press Ctrl-Z (Undo)
immediately after the AutoCorrect occurs.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Note, too, that it is preferable to insert a line break (Shift+Enter) at the
end of each verse and a paragraph break only at the end of a stanza. You can
then create space between stanzas using Space After in the paragraph style.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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[Nancy]

Did you find an answer to your question? I have the same problem - I don't always want a capital letter in the beginning of each line after a hard return

thanks
nanc
----- cc wrote: ----

Occasionally I need to type out poetry or verse of different types. This mean
I need to hit "Enter" after each line. Every time I do this, the first lette
of the next line is capitalized. This is ok sometimes, but other times I don'
WANT a capital letter. Is there some way to keep this from happening

 

[Mary Gudobba]

Tools, AutoCorrect, turn off the option for "Capitalize first letter of
sentences"

Did you find an answer to your question? I have the same problem - I

don't always want a capital letter in the beginning of each line after a
hard return.