How To Turn Off AutoFormat in Word 2007

Default settings and quick correct features in word processors can significantly alter the format of your document. Below are a few instructions on how to turn off these features in Word 2007. (For Word 97-2003 instructions, see note below)

  1. Periods and automatic spacing: Word 2007 does not automatically put a space after periods. Citations such as N.E.2d will not have spaces, unless you put them there.
  2. Automatic capitalization, Automatic replacement of words and symbols:
    • Go to the Office Button in the upper left corner
    • Select "Word Options"
    • Select "Proofing"
    • Click the "AutoCorrect Options" button
    Undo AutoCorrect
  3. Automatic Ordinal Numbers, Automatic hyperlinks:

    4. NOTE: For Word 97 to 2003, the AutoFormat window looks the same. Go to Tools | AutoCorrect Options to open the window.