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When I type (c), I get the copyright symbol. How can I get exactly what I type?

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2012-03-09T22:18:59+00:00

When I type (c), I get the copyright symbol.  How can I get exactly what I type?

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-03-09T22:38:44+00:00

    Hi,

    File|Options|Proofing|Auto correct options

    Enter (c) in the replace box and then press delete.

    Note the is global and effects every Office application.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-03-09T22:47:19+00:00

    That's AutoCorrect trying to be too helpful. You should be able to turn it off by going to File -> Help -> Options -> Proofing -> AutoCorrect Options -> AutoCorrect Options.  Uncheck "Replace text as you type" and hit OK out of all the dialog boxes.

    Undo or turn off automatic formatting - Excel Help

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-03-09T22:44:07+00:00

    It is one of the default "autocorrects". If it is an occasional thing, you can use <CTL><Z> to undo it.

    If you want to permanently disable it, you can go to File tab > Options command > Proofing option > Autocorrect Options button > Autocorrect tab.  If you turn off "Replace as you type" it will stop all of the shortcuts. Or you can simply delete the ones that are bothering you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-01-20T19:40:41+00:00

    Yes, it does work for me.

    They key is you have to do it immediately after the autochange otherwise that "change" gets buried under other changes that have to be undone first before you can get to the symbol change

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-03-10T15:40:16+00:00

    Thanks to all for the answers.  Still learing my wasy around the new layouts of Office 2010.

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