Free AutoCorrect Backup And Restore Utility For Microsoft Word
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One way to do this is as said in Microsoft help page but I think it is lengthy to understand and execute. The other way is to use the tool that I give you below. I had this software working promptly for MS Word 1997, 2000 and 2003 but haven’t checked with 2007 version. I moved my MS Word AutoCorrect entries from my desktop running on Windows XP/MS Office 2003 to my laptop running on Windows Vista/MS Office 2003. You too should be able to backup, transfer and restore AutoCorrect entries from computer to computer, or copy AutoCorrect entries to a Word document before a hard drive format. Before we go to installtion instructions of the AutoCorrect tool, a question for you. How do you transfer MS Word AutoText entries from one computer to another? Any idea? Okay, check this thread at MT Herald Forum regarding transfer of MS Word AutoText entries from one system to another. For further information on AutoCorrect backup, transfer and restore, read the instructions below.
- Open MS Word. Go to Tools/Macro/Security. Click on ‘Low’ Security Level. (Do not forget to restore the security level to medium or high, whatever your default is, after running the macros.)
- Download MTH AutoCorrect Utility and save it to your desktop.
- Unzip the template inside the zipped file to your desktop.
To back up your AutoCorrect entries to a MS Word document
- The AutoCorrect macro runs automatically when you open this template; but if you cancel out of the dialog, you can click on the “Start” button on the “AutoCorrect” toolbar. If the Toolbar isn’t visible, right-click on any toolbar and select “AutoCorrect” from the list of tool bars.
- Select “Backup.” The macro will export all your AutoCorrect entries to a Word document. It will allow you to choose the file name and save path but defaults to your default document directory, with a default file name of: “AutoCorrect Backup Document.”
- Transfer AutoCorrect entries to the other computer.
To import the AutoCorrect entries into MS Word from the backed up document
- Select “Restore.” Browse for the Word file that you backed up, and Bob’s your Uncle.
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Serena said:
Excellent information! Autocorrect can do many of the things that other text expanders can do. Learning how to move the information from one computer to the other saves time and trouble in the long run.
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:31 pm -
Cathy said:
I have used this program before and it worked great. However, now when I try to run it I get “run time error” and it only copies part of my auto correct.
August 9th, 2009 at 12:42 am -
Michelle said:
This is the exact site I have been looking for; however, the instructions are not compatible with Vista. Do you have directions on how to backup autocorrects to an external drive for Vista?
Thank you so much.
MichelleJune 17th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Raj reply on August 9th, 2009 2:44 am:
Have you tried lowering the security level of macros?
Which operating system (OS) and MS Office version do you have?
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Cathy reply on August 9th, 2009 3:30 am:
I have the security setting in macros at low. I have XPpro and Office 2000.
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Raj reply on August 9th, 2009 9:48 am:
Then the suspect may either be a virus or a “Global template or add-in.”
Try these solutions:
1.) Scan your machine with an antivirus.
2.) Remove the global template or add-in and try again. Check this MS Word runtime error troubleshoot, help and support.
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Cathy reply on August 10th, 2009 7:35 pm:
I checked for virus and unload my one add in (Abacus line count) and am still having the same problem. It starts running through adding my AC entries and gets through all but about 50 (out of over 1000) and I then get the runtime error at the same place every time. When I run the debug, it always highlights the same place in the code:
In the *****GetAutoCorrect Entries()***** section:
If X < TotalACEntries Then
Set MyRange= MyRange.Next (wdCell)
MyRange.Collapse
It is that last line "MyRange.Collapse that debug highlights.
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Raj reply on August 11th, 2009 2:42 am:
I’m really knocked out this time! Have to Google your problem at free time.