Post by drcard on Jun 1, 2021 15:34:21 GMT -5
Word’s Other AutoCorrect Function
Overview:
Many users are aware of the Word’s AutoCorrect function. Some of those users even utilize AutoCorrect to save stokes and clicks by entering the symbol or graphic in AutoCorrect’s library with a 2 or 3 letter code. Most users are not aware of Word’s other auto correcting function called Math AutoCorrect, which is turned off by default. The name Math AutoCorrect is misleading in what it does, as math symbols are a very small part of this AutoCorrect library. The Math AutoCorrect library not only has numerous math symbols, but also has graphic symbols and graphic text. Nearly all the Math AutoCorrect entries take a keyboard entered code and replace it with a symbol that cannot be entered by the keyboard. What follows are instructions how to turn Math AutoCorrect on and the usage it has.
How to Turn on Math AutoCorrect
• Open Word to a blank document.
• Press and hold the Alt key and press and release the T key. Release the Alt key and press the A key (Alt + T, A). This will display Word’s AutoCorrect Options window.
• Select the Math AutoCorrect tab.
• Place a check in box next to Use Math AutoCorrect rules outside of math regions statement. Also make sure the box next to Replace as you type is checked.
• Click OK button to save your changes.
Using the Math AutoCorrect Function
The AutoCorrect function is usually used to auto correct commonly misspelled/mistyped words, whereas the Math AutoCorrect is used as a fast way to insert math symbols, other graphic symbols, Greek letters, and other graphic letters. Think of the Math AutoCorrect as a code book to enter graphics and symbols not available on the keyboard. Most users think that since they never or rarely using math symbols that they won’t use the Math AutoCorrect function. For those users that insert symbols such as arrows, boxes, word art, or other graphics in their documents, Math AutoCorrect saves them a lot of clicks and time. Try it out and you will find that you like this function being turned on if nothing more than for the equal to or greater/lesser than symbols automatic corrections.
Most of Math AutoCorrect entries begin with a backslash and the letters after the backslash are shorthand for the symbol you want. This helps users remember the entries Math AutoCorrect. The backslash entry is typed in followed by a space, Math AutoCorrect will replace the entry with the symbol for that entry. Some Math AutoCorrect entries do not have the backslash and are corrected without a following space such as the plus sign followed immediately by the minus sign will be turned into the plus over minus sign (±).
The best way to see how Math AutoCorrect will help you is to test it out. For this you need to know the Math AutoCorrect entries to use. Opening the Math AutoCorrect Options and looking at the entries list to find an entry for the symbol or graphic you want gets old quick. The link below is for a document that lists all Math AutoCorrect entries. You can download and print for reference.
Word's Math AutoCorrect Entries
Math AutoCorrect is not for all users, but there are a lot of users that could benefit using it.
Overview:
Many users are aware of the Word’s AutoCorrect function. Some of those users even utilize AutoCorrect to save stokes and clicks by entering the symbol or graphic in AutoCorrect’s library with a 2 or 3 letter code. Most users are not aware of Word’s other auto correcting function called Math AutoCorrect, which is turned off by default. The name Math AutoCorrect is misleading in what it does, as math symbols are a very small part of this AutoCorrect library. The Math AutoCorrect library not only has numerous math symbols, but also has graphic symbols and graphic text. Nearly all the Math AutoCorrect entries take a keyboard entered code and replace it with a symbol that cannot be entered by the keyboard. What follows are instructions how to turn Math AutoCorrect on and the usage it has.
How to Turn on Math AutoCorrect
• Open Word to a blank document.
• Press and hold the Alt key and press and release the T key. Release the Alt key and press the A key (Alt + T, A). This will display Word’s AutoCorrect Options window.
• Select the Math AutoCorrect tab.
• Place a check in box next to Use Math AutoCorrect rules outside of math regions statement. Also make sure the box next to Replace as you type is checked.
• Click OK button to save your changes.
Using the Math AutoCorrect Function
The AutoCorrect function is usually used to auto correct commonly misspelled/mistyped words, whereas the Math AutoCorrect is used as a fast way to insert math symbols, other graphic symbols, Greek letters, and other graphic letters. Think of the Math AutoCorrect as a code book to enter graphics and symbols not available on the keyboard. Most users think that since they never or rarely using math symbols that they won’t use the Math AutoCorrect function. For those users that insert symbols such as arrows, boxes, word art, or other graphics in their documents, Math AutoCorrect saves them a lot of clicks and time. Try it out and you will find that you like this function being turned on if nothing more than for the equal to or greater/lesser than symbols automatic corrections.
Most of Math AutoCorrect entries begin with a backslash and the letters after the backslash are shorthand for the symbol you want. This helps users remember the entries Math AutoCorrect. The backslash entry is typed in followed by a space, Math AutoCorrect will replace the entry with the symbol for that entry. Some Math AutoCorrect entries do not have the backslash and are corrected without a following space such as the plus sign followed immediately by the minus sign will be turned into the plus over minus sign (±).
The best way to see how Math AutoCorrect will help you is to test it out. For this you need to know the Math AutoCorrect entries to use. Opening the Math AutoCorrect Options and looking at the entries list to find an entry for the symbol or graphic you want gets old quick. The link below is for a document that lists all Math AutoCorrect entries. You can download and print for reference.
Word's Math AutoCorrect Entries
Math AutoCorrect is not for all users, but there are a lot of users that could benefit using it.