Save autocorrect entries to a file

[NonaJames]

How would I save autocorrect entries (about 150) to a file from 2000 to use
in XP?
I am upgrading and really do no want to retype all the entries I have. I
have the autotext entries I created by using the normal.dot template but it
did not bring over the autocorrect entries. Please help! Thanks.

 

[garfield-n-odie]

I seem to recall answering a question from you yesterday, and you
apparently found my answer useful. You might motivate me or others in
this newsgroup to answer your question today if you can show that you're
not a total ingrate and that you have an iota of appreciation for the
reply you received to your question yesterday... please rate my reply
from yesterday:

Rate a post as an answer (or not an answer) to your question:

When someone replies to a question you asked, you can rate this post as
an answer, or not an answer to your question. By rating a post as an
answer, you help others find the answer more quickly, you give credit to
the person who posted the answer, and you help increase the quality of
answers in the discussion group.
1. In the thread pane, select the post that is a response to a question
you asked.
2. In the message pane, do one of the following:
• If the post answers your question, click "Yes" next to "Did this
post answer the question?"
• If the message was not helpful to you, click "No" next to "Did
this post answer the question?"
The post you rated is now marked as an answer, and the thread is now
marked as an answered question, and will be returned in search results.
Additionally, the person who posted this answer is credited with an
answered question (this is added to their profile information).

 

[Beth Melton]

The majority of us are motivated simply because we enjoy helping
others. Personally, I was against the whole *ratings* concept for this
very reason. <sigh>

~Beth Melton

 

[garfield-n-odie]

Hmmm... not sure how you're being helpful here. <sigh>

 

[Beth Melton]

You can use the AutoCorrect Utility to Backup your AutoCorrect entries
to a Word document and then Restore them on your new computer. Here's
a link for the download:
http://word.mvps.org/Downloads/index.htm

Locate AutoCorrect.dot
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[Just Me]

Beth,

why are the downloads on that site you reference all about Office 2000?
Microsoft is already up to Office 2003 for some time...

P.S. I agree with the 'ratings' part of the site. I guess some people need
the 'ego' factor...

 

[Opinicus]

You can use the AutoCorrect Utility to Backup your
AutoCorrect entries to a Word document and then Restore
them on your new computer. Here's a link for the download:
http://word.mvps.org/Downloads/index.htm
Locate AutoCorrect.dot

Is there a similar utility for AutoText entries?

 

[Beth Melton]

Hi Bob,

The ability to copy AutoText entries is available in the application.
Unless you specify otherwise, AutoText is stored in your Normal.dot.
If you want to transfer AutoText entries then you can either replace
Normal.dot or:

1. Create a new template
2. Go to Tools/Templates and Add-ins
3. Click the Organizer command
4. Select the AutoText tab, select the AutoText entries from
Normal.dot, and copy them to your template

If the template isn't open, or if you have AutoText stored in other
templates, then use the "Close File" command and then "Open File" and
open the templates.

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[Beth Melton]

Hi 'Just Me',

The bulk of the web site, www.word.mvps.org, was written prior to
Office XP. The majority of the content that references Word 2000 is
still applicable, since most existing features have not changed, but
you'll find information for features introduced in later versions. And
believe it or not there are a lot of folks out there still using
Office 2000.

Plus, the Macros8.dot and Macros9.dot downloads contain some nifty
macros that are no longer included in the newer versions. And most of
the macros can be used in any version. (They'll all work with a bit of
tweaking ;-) )

Macros8.dot, for example, has a TableCellHelper macro that will help
you find a cell address in a Word table, the SuperDocStatistics macro
will document all fonts, styles, sections, hyperlinks, fields, etc in
a document. I still use both in Word 2000.

Regarding the ratings, the site you are using is merely one access
point to the newsgroups/usenet. Most access the newsgroups using a
newsreader such as Outlook Express which doesn't have ratings and
voting mechanisms. These have only been around since June - the
newsgroups have been around for eons.

The concept of "Did this post answer the question" option is great.
Threads with an 'Answered Question' are used in newsgroup searches
originating from the Office 2003 applications so they help those who
are searching for answers actually find them. And they are retained
longer for future searches on the web interface.

But the 'reputation' concept received a LOT of resistance. Don't get
me wrong, I think those who hang out here helping others should
receive recognition and I'm trilled for those who have earned a
contributor level - it's an accomplishment one should be proud of, but
our biggest fear was there would be those who would... well...start
calling others ingrates and demand their answers be 'appreciated'
which IMHO degrades the purpose of the newsgroups.

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[Beth Melton]

Whoops, that should have been, "I still use both in Word 2003". (All
versions, actually)

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MVP FAQ site: http://mvps.org/

 

[smokymtnmom]

There was a much nicer way of going about letting someone know about the
newsgroup ratings. Get off your "pedestal".