How to make Microsoft Word recognize abbreviations
It is possible, when writing a Word document, to automatically replace an abbreviation or symbol by a word used several times in the text:
In the example below, if you type CPU, it will appear automatically Central Processing Unit
- In the standard bar go to Tools
- Go to AutoCorrect Options
- Check the correction as you type
- Set in cell replace: CPU (syntax does not matter)
- Set in the cell by: Central Processing Unit
- Click on the Add button and click OK
It should be OK, when writing the text,if the word CPU is entered press the space bar, it will be automatically replaced by Central Processing Unit.
The operation can be performed as you type by selecting a word:
- Go to AutoCorrect Options
- The word should be already in the cell
- We have to put in the cell you want to replace the abbreviation
- Finally, click on the Add button and click OK