How to Delete Auto Text Entries in Microsoft Word 2003

Many users rely upon the auto text feature found in the Microsoft Word 2003 software application. This feature allows for the application to insert auto text, like name fields, salutations, introductions and even custom-created auto text entries by simply clicking a button. The auto text entries database is a real time saver for quick writers and can also be edited to add or remove entries from the database as desired.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microsoft Word 2003

1. Open the auto text menu. Scroll to “Insert” and then click on “Auto Text.” An auto text properties box will open.

2. Select the auto text entry you wish to delete. Under the auto text entry selection menu to the left, you can select the auto text entry that you wish to delete by left-clicking on it.

3. Delete the auto text entry. Once you select an auto text entry, the “Delete” button in the upper right corner will become bolded. Click on this button to delete the selected auto text entry.

4. Save your changes to auto text database. Click “Okay” to save the changes that you just made.

Tips & Warnings

• This feature is very useful if you have either custom or auto text entries that are getting in the way.
• Deleting auto text entries will permanently remove them from the auto text database.