Use AutoText to automatically insert predefined text in documents such as datelines, salutations, and more.
Instructions cover Word 2019 through 2007, and Word for Microsoft 365.
How to Use Word’s Existing AutoText Entries
Word includes some predefined AutoText entries.
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Insert your name or a dateline, for example.
Here’s how:
Select theInserttab.
In theTextgroup, selectQuick Parts>AutoText.
Select one of the predefined AutoText entries to add it to your document.
To add a dateline, go toInsert>Date and Timeand choose a template.
Here’s how:
opt for text in your document you want to make into a reusable snippet.
Fill out the information in theCreate New Building Blockdialog box.
The new AutoText entry is available to add to your document.
