Preventing unwanted AutoCorrect changes in Microsoft Word (2000/2002/2003/2007)

The AutoCorrect feature is designed to help automatically correct common spelling errors and capitalization typos. However, you may find that there are certain words, acronyms, or abbreviations that you'd prefer AutoCorrect not change at all. For example, many websites use combinations of uppercase and lowercase letters that the AutoCorrect feature sees as mistakes. Rather than disabling the AutoCorrect feature or using the Undo feature, you can avoid unwanted corrections by creating exceptions.

You can add a word to AutoCorrect's exceptions list by choosing Tools | AutoCorrect (AutoCorrect Options in 2002/2003) from the menu bar, and then clicking on the AutoCorrect tab (if it isn't already active). Click the Exceptions button. In the AutoCorrect Exceptions dialog box, choose the tab that corresponds to the type of correction you'd like to prevent. In the Don't Correct text box, enter the text that you want to prevent AutoCorrect from changing, and then click Add. Next, click OK to close the AutoCorrect Exceptions and AutoCorrect dialog boxes. AutoCorrect no longer changes the word you added when you type it in a document.

In Word 2007, click the Office button and then click the Word Options button. In the Word Options dialog box, select Proofing on the left side. Click the AutoCorrect Options button to open the AutoCorrect dialog box you're familiar with from earlier versions.