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Deleting an AutoText Entry
Summary: Good housekeeping dictates that when you no longer need an AutoText entry, you delete it. Doing so saves memory and makes your templates and documents smaller. This tip explains how to get rid of those unwanted AutoText entries. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)
There are several reasons why you would want to remove an AutoText entry. The biggest reason is that you just don't need the entry any more. For instance, you may have defined a group of AutoText entries for a particular job you were doing. When the job is over, it is best to remove the AutoText entries. To remove AutoText entries, follow these steps:
- Select the AutoText option from the Insert menu, and then choose the AutoText option from the resulting submenu. Word displays the AutoText tab of the AutoCorrect dialog box. (Click here to see a related figure.)
- Select the name of your AutoText from the name list. You can use the preview area to make sure you selected the right AutoText name.
- Click on the Delete button and your entry vanishes.
- Click on OK to close the AutoCorrect dialog box.
Tip #1105 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
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