Microsoft KB Archive/115256

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Word Inserts an Opening Smart Quote After a Space

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Q115256

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a

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SUMMARY
In Word 6.0 and 6.0a for Windows, the Smart Quotes feature will always insert an opening quotation mark immediately after a space. This feature is by design.

To modify the Word for Windows Smart Quotes feature:


 * 1) From the Tools menu, choose AutoCorrect.
 * 2) Select or clear the "Change Straight Quotes to Smart Quotes" check box and choose OK.

To enable or disable the Smart Quotes feature for AutoFormatting:


 * 1) From the Tools menu, choose Options.
 * 2) Select the AutoFormat tab.
 * 3) Under Replace, select or clear the "Straight Quotes with Smart Quotes" check box and choose OK.

MORE INFORMATION
To force a closing Smart Quote immediately after a space use a "hard space." To insert a hard space, press CTRL+SHIFT+SPACE.

Additional query words: 6.00a autocorrect curly quotes winword quotation marks autoformat straight smart

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