How to Manage the Autocorrect Entries Using Adobe InDesign

Does it bother you when you misspell common words? The autocorrect feature in Adobe InDesign allows you to create a list of commonly misspelled words. Whenever you type a misspelled word from the list, Adobe InDesign automatically corrects the word as you type.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Adobe InDesign 2
• Windows XP

How to Add Words to the Autocorrect List

1. 

   Highlight PREFERENCES from the Edit menu. Select AUTOCORRECT from the sub-menu to open the Preferences window.

2. 

   Insert a checkmark into the ENABLE AUTOCORRECT field to activate the autocorrect feature. Search the default list of commonly misspelled words.

3. 

   Click ADD if your commonly misspelled word is not listed. This action will open the Add to Autocorrect List window.

4. 

   Type the misspelling in the Misspelled Word field. Type the correct spelling in the Correction field. Click OK to close the Add to Autocorrect List window.
   
   Repeat step 3 to continue adding autocorrect words to the list.

5. 

   Click OK to close the Preferences Dialogue box.

Tips & Warnings

• The Add to Autocorect List window also allows you to remove existing autocorrect entries.