Date Query

[lilsecret]

Just installed Word. When I type the date 19 May 2009 and hit return, it adds 19-5-2009 to the line.

ie . . . . . .19 May 2009 19-5-2009

How can I prevent this please?

[koster]

Which version of Word are you using?

[koster]

For Word 2007:

Click on the "View" menu.
Click on "Macros" (top part of the button).
Type "AutoCompleteOff" in the macro name.
At the cursor, paste "Application.DisplayAutoCompleteTips = False"
Close the window.
Find "AutoCompleteOff" in the list.
Click "Run".




In the macro editor it will look like this:
Sub AutoCompleteOff()
Application.DisplayAutoCompleteTips = False
End Sub

[lilsecret]

koster. Sorry I'm late responding.

Thanks for your advice however I am using Word 2003 which is somewhat different to your description.

Thanks again.

[ACtheTROLL]

look in control panel | regional and language options
make sure that you are configed for english uk

while you are at it in word goto tools | language |
... same again
word should pickup on the 'puters settings

[LewPaper]

Hiya lil

I don't have, nor have I ever had Word so if I'm off beam here, I'm sorry, but I never allow ignorance to prevent me giving advice!

Is it showing the date this way because Windows does? If so, Windows can be changed by visiting the Control Box and d/clicking Regional and Language Options.

Just a thought!

[ACtheTROLL]

bu@@er
talking out of my head (although do check the above)

goto Insert | date and time |
make sure that you are set to english uk
chose the date format you want
click default - answer yes ...

[BagPussAA]

When you are typing the date, you should notice a small box appear that gives you the date and asks you to press enter to insert. If you press the down arrow key at this point, the box will go away and the date will not be inserted.

[lilsecret]

Thank you all for your advice. Appreciate your help.

And BagPussAA - you got it spot on. That is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

[koster]

BagPussAA - does that just cancel it for one time only, or switch off this annoying feature permanently?

If it's temporary, then my solution with the macro will work in Word 2003 to switch it off permanently. However, you'll have to find out where macros are located in Word 2003.