FEATURES OF MS-WORD
AutoCorrect: As you type words, the AutoCorrect feature corrects common spelling errors. For example,
if you type the word adn, the word processing software automatically changes it to the correct word
and. AutoCorrect also corrects errors in capitalization. For example, it capitalizes the names of days, the
first letter in a sentence, etc.
AutoFormat: As you type, the AutoFormat feature automatically applies formatting to your text. For
example, it can automatically number a list or convert a web address to a hyperlink. AutoFormat also
automatically creates symbols, fractions and ordinal numbers. For example, when you type :), it changes
to a smiling face symbol. The fraction k is created when you type 1/2; and the ordinal 2° is created
when you type 2nd.
Columns: Most word processing softwares can arrange text in two or more columns like a newspaper
magazine. The text from the bottom of one column automatically flows to the top of the next column.
Spelling & Grammar Checker: You can use the spelling checker to check the spelling of a who
document at one time or to check the spelling of individual words as you type them. You can
grammar checker to spell check or proof-read documents for grammar, writing style and sente
structure errors in your document. You can check the grammar of a document all at one time or inst
the word software to check grammar as you enter text.
Tables Tables are a way of organizing information into rows and columns. You can easily re-arra
rows and columns, change column widths or format the contents of a table.
Thesaurus: With Thesaurus, you can look up synonyms (words with the same meaning) for words
document, while you are using your word processing software,
Tracking Changes/Comments: If multiple users work with a document, you can instruct the
a roftware to highlight or colour-code the changes made by various users. This way, y
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Answers
Answer:
In this chapter, we will discuss auto correction in Word 2010. The AutoCorrect feature automatically corrects common typographical errors when you make them. Let us learn how to use the auto correction option available in Microsoft Word 2010 to correct the spelling automatically as you type the words in your documents.
Setting AutoCorrect
The following steps will help to enable the AutoCorrect feature in Microsoft Word.
Step 1 − Click the File tab, click Options, and then click the Proofing option available in the left most column, it will display the Word Options dialog box.
Word Options
Step 2 − Click the AutoCorrect Options button which will display the AutoCorrect dialog box and then click the AutoCorrect tab. Now you have to make sure all the options are enabled, especially the Replace Text as you type option. It is also recommended to be careful when you turn off an option.
AutoCorrect Options
Step 3 − Select from among the following options, depending on your preferences.
S.No Option and Description
1
Show AutoCorrect Options Buttons
This option will be used to display a small blue button or bar beneath text that was automatically corrected. Click this button to see a menu, where you can undo the correction or set AutoCorrect options.
2
Correct TWo INitial CApitals
This option changes the second letter in a pair of capital letters to lowercase.
3
Capitalize first letter of sentences
This option capitalizes the first letter following the end of a sentence.
4
Capitalize first letter of table cells
This option will be used to capitalize the first letter of a word in a table cell.
5
Capitalize names of days
This option will be used to capitalize the names of the days of the week.
6
Correct accidental usage of cAPS LOCK key
This option will be used to correct capitalization errors that occur when you type with the CAPS LOCK key depressed and turns off this key.