Microsoft Word - AutoText

Word’s AutoText is stored text or graphics that are immediately available to insert into a document. Your home or business address or a corporate logo might be an example of useful AutoText.

Creating an AutoText item:

1. Type the text or insert the graphic into a document.
2. Select the text or graphic.
3. From the menu bar, select Insert -> AutoText -> New
4. Accept the proposed name or replace it with something more appropriate.

Inserting AutoText:

1. Place the mouse cursor in the document where you want to insert the AutoText.
2. From the menu bar, select Insert -> AutoText -> AutoText.
3. The AutoCorrect dialog window opens. Make certain you are on the AutoText tab.
4. Select the item you want to insert from the list.
5. Click on the Insert button.