How to Turn Off Superscripting In Word

When you type certain text combinations, such as "1st" Microsoft Word automatically reformats the "st" part so that it is superscripted. (That means the "st" part is in smaller text and appears just a little higher than the text around it, as in the first example pictured.) If this AutoCorrect feature annoys you, you can easily turn off this feature. (This will make the letters appear as in the second example pictured.)

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microsoft Word 2007

1. 
    
   Open Word Options

   Open Word Options: Click the Microsoft Office button at top left and then click Word Options at the bottom right of the pop-up window.

2. 
    
   Select Proofing and AutoCorrect

   Select AutoCorrect: In the left hand column, click Proofing, and then click the AutoCorrect button at the top.

3. 
    
   Uncheck box for ordinals

   Uncheck box for ordinals. Under the Replace section, uncheck the box next to "Ordinals (1st) with superscript" and the click OK.

Tips & Warnings

• This screen contains options for turning off other AutoCorrect options as well.