A question about MS word

[nancyanne]

Greetings -
I hope someone on this forum can help me with this: I do our society's newsletter, as well as minutes and notes from our meetings and shows. Most of the original text is written using 'ms word'.
My problem, which I am sure others have encountered: when listing the name of a species orchid, usually the genus is abbreviated; by default, 'word' then capitalizes the species name. Anything after a period gets a capital letter.
So, instead of C. bowringiana, I get C. Bowringiana.
Does anybody have a nice, persistent 'fix' for this? I have been doing it manually, but some still sneak through. And it is frustrating!
Thanks - Nancy

[raybark]

In Word 2007, you might try the following:

1) Click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click Word Options at the bottom of the window.
2) Click Proofing.
3) Click the AutoCorrect Options button.
4) Clear the checkbox for Capitalize first letter of sentences.

I don't recall where the autocorrect options are in older versions, but I guess I'd start with the tools menu item.

[tenman*]

Stop using crappy microsoft programs and get a Mac.

[raybark]

Isn't MS Word the largest selling word processor for the Mac?

[orchidgal]

Thanks for info. I do my newsletter in MS Publisher and found the place to make the same change. Just need to see if it works now. Orchidgal

[jean2]

Simple method is press (ctrl + z) after writing the name it automatically change in small letter its undo button.

[Lanewil]

Originally Posted by jean2

Simple method is press (ctrl + z) after writing the name it automatically change in small letter its undo button.

Agree, that's the simpliest method. And elsewhat, you may switch off automatic capital letters when typing it first time.

[jean2]

You can change the settings in paragraph or somewhere there's an option, I have an upgraded version of MS-Word so couldn't find the exactly where it is. Why don't you go for the help or tutorial in MS-Word.