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Word 2013: How do I insert double quote marks?

Anonymous
2013-03-27T07:46:01+00:00

Whenever I press the shift key + the double quotes key to insert double quote marks nothing happens. When I press those keys again I get four quote marks - one set of opening ones and one set of closing ones. Is there a new command for double quotes in Word 2013?

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  1. HansV 462.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2013-03-27T08:06:37+00:00

    This is not a Word setting, but a Windows setting for your keyboard.

    The keyboard has probably been set to US International.

    1. Activate Control Panel.
    2. Under Clock, Language and Region, click Change input method.
    3. Click Options to the right of your language.
    4. If United States is listed, select it.
    5. Otherwise, click Add an input method, then select United States.
    6. Click OK.

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  1. HansV 462.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2013-03-29T10:33:33+00:00

    No, it's just the way the keyboard treats keys such as ' and ~. It has nothing to do with spelling.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-03-29T07:38:57+00:00

    Thank you, I'll give it a go. Hope it doesn't mean I get American spelling for everything!

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  3. HansV 462.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2013-03-27T10:37:06+00:00

    Yes, try removing US International.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-03-27T09:40:09+00:00

    Thanks for your fast reply. When I go into Language, the keyboard layout is described as US, US International. Under Options for both of these I have the choice of Preview or Remove - I can't select one or the other. Should I remove US International?

    Alison82

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