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The "Capitalize first letter of sentences" option is turned on by default in Microsoft Word.
The "Capitalize first letter of sentences" option is turned on by default in Microsoft Word.


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Word will undo the capitalization.
Word will undo the capitalization.
=== Method 2: Clear the &quot;Capitalize first letter of sentences&quot; Check Box ===
=== Method 2: Clear the "Capitalize first letter of sentences" Check Box ===


On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect, and then click to clear the &quot;Capitalize first letter of sentences&quot; check box.<br />
On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect, and then click to clear the "Capitalize first letter of sentences" check box.<br />
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NOTE: This permanently disables the &quot;Capitalize first letter of sentences&quot; function until it is turned on again.
NOTE: This permanently disables the "Capitalize first letter of sentences" function until it is turned on again.


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Latest revision as of 11:04, 21 July 2020

Article ID: 170815

Article Last Modified on 1/20/2007



APPLIES TO

  • Microsoft Word 97 Standard Edition



This article was previously published under Q170815


SYMPTOMS

Microsoft Word may capitalize the first letter of inserted AutoCorrect text if the inserted text starts a sentence.

CAUSE

The "Capitalize first letter of sentences" option is turned on by default in Microsoft Word.

WORKAROUND

To avoid this behavior, use either of the following methods.

Method 1: Press CTRL+Z to Undo the AutoCorrect Formatting

Immediately after Word capitalizes the AutoCorrect entry, press CTRL+Z.

Word will undo the capitalization.

Method 2: Clear the "Capitalize first letter of sentences" Check Box

On the Tools menu, click AutoCorrect, and then click to clear the "Capitalize first letter of sentences" check box.

NOTE: This permanently disables the "Capitalize first letter of sentences" function until it is turned on again.

MORE INFORMATION

When you have created an AutoCorrect entry that begins with a lowercase letter, Microsoft Word may capitalize the first character when the AutoCorrect text begins a new sentence.


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