How to Insert AutoText in Microsoft Word

Use Auto Text
1. Highlight the text or graphics with your mouse to save in the MS Word AutoText dialog box and click 'Insert' on the tool bar or use the shortcut AutoText button on the tool bar.
2. Choose 'AutoText' from the list to open the dialog box.
3. Push the left mouse button on 'AutoText' from the dropdown menu list to open the dialog box. The AutoText file tab automatically opens from the group of available tabs.
4. See the highlighted text in the box then click 'Add' to the right of the entered text.
5. Check the 'Show AutoComplete suggestions' box in the 'AutoText' tab for a shortcut to complete the inserted text automatically as you type.
6. Begin typing the saved text to bring up a small box with the completed word or phrase and the command 'Press ENTER to Insert.'
7. Press the 'Enter' key on the keyboard for the computer to complete the text. Continue typing if you don't want the word entered.
Use AutoCorrect
8. Click 'Tools' on the tool bar and select 'AutoCorrect Options.'
9. Type the first several letters of the word you want in the 'Replace:' box.
10. Key in the completed word or phrase in the 'With:' box.
11. Enter the beginning letters and the computer automatically inserts the rest of the word or phrase.
Use Multiple Lines
12. Type the text and lines for AutoText, highlight with your mouse.
13. Pres ALT+F3 from your keyboard to activate the 'Create AutoText' window.
14. Label the highlighted lines with a name of choice in the box.
15. Click the 'Ok' button. Remember the name you saved for future reference then when needed type the name in MS Word to bring up the automatic insertion of the saved text.