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| − | When using asterisks [ | + | '''When using asterisks [ * ], OpenOffice.org removes the asterisks and presents the text in bold. How do I reverse this setting?''' |
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| − | Typing an asterisk [ * ] before and after a word or words allows for words to be made bold without using the mouse. Similarly, typing an underscore [ | + | Typing an asterisk [ * ] before and after a word or words allows for words to be made bold without using the mouse. Similarly, typing an underscore [ _ ] before and after a word or words allows for words to be underlined. |
To reverse this setting: | To reverse this setting: | ||
| − | # Select Tools | + | # Select '''Tools > AutoCorrect''' and the '''Options''' tab. |
# Near the top of the list click the checkbox next to "Automatic *bold* and _underline_" to deselect this choice. | # Near the top of the list click the checkbox next to "Automatic *bold* and _underline_" to deselect this choice. | ||
| − | # Click 'OK' at the bottom of the dialog to apply the change. | + | # Click '''OK''' at the bottom of the dialog to apply the change. |
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| − | + | Alternatively, as with any AutoCorrect/AutoFormat action, the action can be reversed with undo ('''CTRL-Z'''). So if you type *123* the program turns this into '''123''', now press '''CTRL-Z''' and it will go back to *123*. | |
| − | Alternatively, as with any AutoCorrect/AutoFormat action, the action can be reversed with undo (CTRL-Z). So if you type *123* the program turns this into '''123''', now press CTRL-Z and it will go back to *123*. | + | |
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Revision as of 09:58, 22 April 2009
When using asterisks [ * ], OpenOffice.org removes the asterisks and presents the text in bold. How do I reverse this setting?
Typing an asterisk [ * ] before and after a word or words allows for words to be made bold without using the mouse. Similarly, typing an underscore [ _ ] before and after a word or words allows for words to be underlined.
To reverse this setting:
- Select Tools > AutoCorrect and the Options tab.
- Near the top of the list click the checkbox next to "Automatic *bold* and _underline_" to deselect this choice.
- Click OK at the bottom of the dialog to apply the change.
Alternatively, as with any AutoCorrect/AutoFormat action, the action can be reversed with undo (CTRL-Z). So if you type *123* the program turns this into 123, now press CTRL-Z and it will go back to *123*.
