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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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> Trying to type a Policy Mannual, It is in outline form but not "True
> Outline". Need to have the freedom to type document without Word trying to
> autocorrect my spacing & outline letters. Is there a way to turn off all
> autocorrect features or is there an easier way?