autocorrect (to bypass special keyboards)
DESCRIPTION
Paste Aboriginal Language place names into the Auto-Correct list in MS Word to avoid having to implement a special Unicode keyboard to type frequently used terms.TRANSCRIPT
AutoCorrect
Enter Aboriginal Language place-names without special keyboards
The Problem
• Not everyone can install the keyboards – Need Administrator privilege on computer – Need some tech ability (geek)
• Not everyone wants to bother
– Only need to type Behchoko
A Solution
• Keep a copy/paste document of common terms and place-names
• Use AutoCorrect – Here’s how
Better Solution
Download Word Document “place names for auto-correct.docx”
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4CSBc0Rn_zBZU9rWVY5THpRU0U/edit?usp=sharing
Select (highlight) a Target Word
Click File | Options
Click Proofing | AutoCorrect Options…
Selection Appears in “Replace: With:”
Type Regular Characters in “Replace:” Click “Add”
Entry is Added
Enter a Variant if Needed (more than one way to misspell a word)
Occasionally Wrong Side cause unknown – Don’t Panic
Right-Click Cut & Paste
Proceed
“OK” your way back to doc
Test: type normally, then space-bar
Undo auto correct
• Hover I-beam cursor near corrected word • Click on the tiny blue underline • Select “Change back to …”
Questions Suggestions
• Leave comments on Google doc
• Suggest other place names or terms to add to this document
• Use the “comments” buttons on the Google doc
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pAuELijsITgPTe4uFOjEK7Ad9R9M6LUggWBRaJN2raY/edit?usp=sharing