Microsoft Word Template/Form

Question

I created a form where I simply tab and type pertinent information. In one of the form fields, I type a name. Occasionally, it is a Gaelic surname. I set the properties to Title Case so one can type and move on so it will automatically capitalize the first letters. When I type the Irish or Scottish name(s), i.e., McLaughlin, McCabe, etc., the third letter will not remain capitalized.

Is there a way or setting that will keep the third letter capitalized?

Thank you.

Answer 1

We are using Windows 10 and it looks like I am using Content Controls for the form fields.

Are you using the desktop application and not the online program?

I assume the answer is yes. I do not know of a way to add CC in the online application.

Are your Content Controls Rich Text or Plain Text? (I generally use plain text but would need rich text if you are superscripting the "c." If I was going to this much trouble, I would be superscripting the "c."

I do not believe that Title Case is a formatting option but rather a control that is applied to selected text.

Answer 2

We are using Windows 10 and it looks like I am using Content Controls for the form fields.

Answer 3

Are you using legacy formfields or Content Controls?

Legacy formfields require the "Filling In Forms" legacy method of protection to work. This limits many Word features.

Which version of Word and operating system are you using? Only the desktop applications have full functions.

Answer 4

I'm afraid neither of those suggestions worked for me.

It works if I use a new document without a form field, but when typed in the form field, it auto-corrects the L back to a lower-case letter.

Answer 5

Hi, Antoniette J

Thank you for using Microsoft products and posting them to the community.

There are two ways to do this

One is to use AutoCorrect

Go to File > Options > Proofreading > AutoCorrect Options.

Add common Gaelic surnames to the list of autocorrects, replace “mclaughlin” with “McLaughlin”, etc.

The second is to use VBA macros:

Press Alt + F11 to open the VBA editor.

Insert a new module and paste the following code:

Sub CapitalizeThirdLetter() 

    Dim rng As Range 

    Set rng = ActiveDocument.Content 

    With rng.Find 

        .Text = "Mc[a-z]" 

        .MatchWildcards = True 

        Do While .Execute(Forward:=True) = True 

            rng.Characters(3).Case = wdUpperCase 

            rng.Collapse wdCollapseEnd 

        Loop 

    End With 

End Sub 

Run this macro and it will capitalize the third letter of all words that start with “Mc”.

I hope the above information can help you. Feel free to send a message if you need further help.

Best wishes

Aiden.C - MSFT |Microsoft Community Support Specialist