How to Add Autotext in Word

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Add the AutoText Gallery to the Quick Access Toolbar.

   Click the Office button in the upper left corner of the Word window and then click the Word Options button at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
   
   Click the Customize option from the pane window.
   
   Ensure that "All Commands" shows in the left dropdown selection box.
   
   Scroll down to the AutoText entry and double-click to move it to the right pane.
   
   Click "OK" to close the options window.
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   Step 2: Select the text that you want to make an AutoText entry by highlighting it.

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   Step 3: Click the new AutoText button in the Quick Access Toolbar and choose "Save selection to AutoText gallery."

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   Step 4: Fill out the fields in the "Create New Building Block" window by assigning a name

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   Step 5: category and description for your AutoText entry.

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   Step 6: Select the appropriate option in the Options selection window based on your needs for the text.

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   Step 7: Place your cursor in the document where you want to insert AutoText.

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   Step 8: Enter the AutoText by clicking the AutoText shortcut button on your Quick Access Toolbar and selecting the appropriate entry.

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