Monday, July 07, 2008

Smart Quotes

As you type text, some Microsoft Office programs automatically change straight quotation marks to curly quotation marks (also known as smart quotes or typographer's quotes). Using Word 2007, turn his feature on or off:

  • Click the Microsoft Office Button, then Word Options
  • Click Proofing, then AutoCorrect Options

In the AutoCorrect dialog box, do the following:

  • Click the AutoFormat As You Type tab, and under Replace as you type, select or clear the "Straight quotes" with “smart quotes” check box
  • Click the AutoFormat tab, and under Replace, select or clear the "Straight quotes" with “smart quotes” check box