In Word, How can I type in a code (eg: [a]) and have a preset phr.

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Skip

I would like to create a document with certain phrases that will change (but
the phrases will come from limited list. i would like to be able to type in a
symbol such as [a] and have a particular phrase inserted there.
example:
The quick ( ) jumped over the lazy ( ).
[a]=brown fox; =white dog; [c]=black cat; <a>=dog;<b>=cow;<c>=frog

so that "the quick [a] jumped over the lazy <b>" would print as "the quick
brown fox jumped over the lazy cow".
Thanks
 
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Graham Mayor

What you describe is autocorrect. Checkout Word's comprehensive help on the
subject.

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP


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Greg Maxey

Skip,

You can do this with autocorrect. Type the phase e.g., white dog, select
the phrase, press tools>autocorrect options. On the AutoCorrect tab, white
dog will appear in the "with" window. Put in the replace window. Click
add and OK.
 

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