Word: Use or disable autocomplete

The "AutoComplete" function can be both a blessing and a curse in Word. We'll show you how to use or disable the tool correctly.

Word: Switch autocomplete on and off

In this practical tip, we use the Office version 2013. Among other versions, the functions can be arranged differently or titled.

1. Click the "File" tab at the top and select the "Options".
2. Then a small window opens. Go to the "Advanced" category on the left.
3. Under the "Editing functions" you will find the option "Show AutoFill suggestions".
4. You can now activate or deactivate them if you wish.
5. If you then click the "OK" button, your settings are applied.

Word: Use AutoComplete correctly

If you have activated the function, you must then feed Word with information. You can insert the AutoComplete commands using text modules:

1. First write down the entire text block. For example, "Yours sincerely".
2. Select the text you want and press the [Alt] + [F3] keys at the same time. Then a small window opens.
3. Enter a "code word" in the top line. As soon as you type this word into Word, the entire text module is automatically inserted. We use "MfG" as the code word here.
4. You can also fill in the other fields on request. Then click the "OK" button.
5. If you now enter "MfG" in Word, a small message box will appear. If you tap on [Enter], the entire text block will be inserted.
6. You can now repeat these steps for all text modules. You can subsequently manage all code words under the "Insert" tab under the "Quick blocks".

We will show you how to insert arrows in Word in the next practical tip.