How To Use Autotext In Microsoft Word

How to Use Word’s Existing AutoText Entries

Word includes some predefined AutoText entries. Insert your name or a dateline, for example. Here’s how:

Select the Insert tab. In the Text group, select Quick Parts > AutoText. Select one of the predefined AutoText entries to add it to your document. To add a dateline, go to Insert > Date and Time and choose a template.

How to Create Your Own AutoText Entry

If the predefined AutoText entries don’t suit your needs, create your own entries and insert these entries into documents. Here’s how:

Select the text in your document you want to make into a reusable snippet. Press Alt+F3. Fill out the information in the Create New Building Block dialog box. You can leave most of the default options as-is, but give the AutoText entry a unique and descriptive name. Select OK. The new AutoText entry is available to add to your document.