Word Default Settings

When typing for SpeakWrite, you will use a software called TypeEasy that intertwines with Microsoft Word. In order for Word to work correctly with TypeEasy, you must use the 32-bit version. Additionally, you must have only one copy of Word downloaded to your computer. If you use a subscription version of Microsoft Word, please ensure you have actually downloaded the program to your computer. The online-based version will NOT work.

You will need to repeat these steps as well as the Required Equipment/Computer Settings if you have to work on a different computer, reinstall Word or undergo system changes.

Customize Word Defaults

You must permanently change the default settings for Microsoft Word before commencing your training or typing any jobs. Changing the default settings ensures that you are using a consistent format for your work. Follow the instructions below. If you are unsure about how to perform these changes or have additional questions, please consult Microsoft Word Help.

To make these changes, you must open Word on your computer, and follow all of the instructions. You cannot make these changes within the TypeEasy program, as this will not save the default settings correctly.

Set Up AutoCorrect and AutoFormat Defaults

Autocorrect

Go to File in Word and select Options.
Once in Options select Proofing and click the Auto Correct Options

Click the Autocorrect
Remove the checkmark next to Capitalize first letter of the sentences. This checkmark prevents you from correctly typing "cc", "c/o", etc.
Click on the Exceptions box on the right.
Uncheck the box next to Automatically add words to list in all three tabs (First Letter, Initial Caps, and Other Corrections).
Click OK.

AutoFormat as you type

While still in the Autocorrect box click the AutoFormat As You Type
In the Replace as you type section, uncheck the box next to "Straight quotes" with "smart quotes".
Remove ALL checkmarks in both the Apply as you type and Automatically as you type.

AutoFormat

While still in the Autocorrect box click the AutoFormat
Remove ALL checkmarks in both the Apply and Preserve
In the Replace section, uncheck the box next to "Straight quotes" with "smart quotes".

Set Up Language Defaults

In Word 2007:

Go to File and click Options.
Click Popular.
Find Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office, and then choose the Language you want to use with Microsoft office.
Click on Language Settings.
Make sure Enabled Editing Languages is set to English (United States).
Click OK.

In Word 2010 and Word 2016:

Go to File and click Options.
Click Language.
Under Choose Editing Languages, ensure English (U.S.) is showing Enabled and Default.
If English (U.S.) is not in the list of Editing Languages, click the dropdown box Add additional editing languages and find English (U.S.) in the list.
Click Add English (U.S.) should now appear in the list of Editing
Select English (U.S.) and click the Set as default
Click OK.

Set up Advanced Layout Defaults

Go to File and click Options.
Select Advanced.
Scroll down to Show document content.
Check the box Show drawings and text boxes on screen.
Ensure the box Show field codes Instead of their values is NOT checked.

Word 2007: Scroll down to Compatibility options for and expand Layout options. Check the box Do not allow wrapped tables to break across pages.
Word 2010: Scroll down to Compatibility options for and expand Layout options. Check the box Don’t break wrapped tables across pages.

Set Up Spelling and Grammar Check Defaults

Spelling

Go to Files and select Options.
Select Proofing.
Under When correcting spelling in Microsoft Office programs ensure you do NOT have a checkmark in the box Ignore words in UPPERCASE.

Grammar

While still in Proofing scroll down to When correcting spelling and grammar in Word. Click the Setting box towards the bottom right.

In the Grammar Setting box scroll down to Punctuation Conventions and for Space Between Sentences change to two spaces.
Click OK.

Show White Space Between Pages

Go to Files and select Options.
Select Display.
Check the box Show white space between pages in Page display options.
Click OK.