Microsoft - Disable autocorrect in Word

Microsoft - Disable autocorrect in Word

Problem

You wish to disable autocorrection in Microsoft Word.


Applies to

  1. Microsoft Word

Resolution

In some cases a user may wish to disable auto-correct in favour of an external solution or does not feel confortable with this feature enbled.

  1. Click File > Options > Proofing > Autocorrect options > Autocorrect tab.
  2. In the autocorrect options dialogue uncheck any or all of the options listed below.

• Show autocorrect options buttons
• Correct two initial capitals
• Capitalise first letter of sentences
• Capitalise first letter of table cells
• Capitalise names of days
• Correct accidental use of caps lock key
• Automatically use suggestions on spelling checker

  1. Then click OK button to save the settings and do the same in the main settings window also.

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