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AutoCorrect - Syncing across programs?

Anonymous
2018-03-08T09:07:17+00:00

I primarily use Word and Excel, and use custom AutoCorrect entries... If I create an AutoCorrect entry in one program, can I get it to automatically sync in another?

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Jay Freedman 207.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2018-03-08T21:55:54+00:00

Only plain-text AutoCorrect entries are shared across Office programs. They're stored in .acl files that are usable by each program. However, AutoCorrect entries that are created as formatted text are stored in the Normal.dotm template and are available only in Word.

In Word:

In Excel:

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-03-09T01:24:01+00:00

    Thanks very much for the quick answer!

    I'm only using plain text, so it's good to know that they're automatically shared across programs.

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