Using Scripts to Manage Word's AutoCorrect Options

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Sample VBScript scripts that demonstrate how you can both retrieve and configure the Microsoft Word 2003 AutoCorrect options.

Mapping the Dialog Box to the Word Object Model

The options referenced in the following scripts correspond to the options found on the AutoCorrect tab of the AutoCorrect dialog box. To access these options in Microsoft Word 2003, click Tools, click AutoCorrect Options, and then click the AutoCorrect tab. A mapping between the options available in this dialog box and the Microsoft Word object model is shown below.

AutoCorrect

The scripts shown on this page were tested using Microsoft Word 2003. At least some of the functionality is likely to work on any version of Microsoft Word that supports Visual Basic for Applications (VBA); however, the scripts have not been tested using any of these other versions.

Sample Code for Retrieving Values

Sample script that retrieves the configuration information found on the AutoCorrect tab in the AutoCorrect dialog box in Microsoft Word 2003.

On Error Resume Next

Set objWord = CreateObject("Word.Application")
Set objOptions = objWord.AutoCorrect

Wscript.Echo "Display AutoCorrect Options buttons: " & _
    objOptions.DisplayAutoCorrectOptions
Wscript.Echo "Correct Two Initial Capitals: " & _
    objOptions.CorrectInitialCaps
Wscript.Echo "Capitalize first letter of sentences: " & _
    objOptions.CorrectSentenceCaps
Wscript.Echo "Correct accidental usage of the CAPS Lock key: " & _
    objOptions.CorrectCAPSLock
Wscript.Echo "Replace text as you type: " & _
    objOptions.ReplaceText
Wscript.Echo "Automatically use suggestions from the spelling checker: " & _
    objOptions.ReplaceTextFromSpellingChecker
Wscript.Echo "Capitalize first letter of table cells: " & _
    objOptions.CorrectTableCells
Wscript.Echo "Capitalize names of days: " & _
    objOptions.CorrectDays
For Each strEntry in objOptions.Entries
    Wscript.Echo "AutoCorrect entry: " & strEntry.Name
Next
For Each strEntry in objOptions.FirstLetterExceptions
    Wscript.Echo "First letter exception: " & strEntry.Name
Next
For Each strEntry in objOptions.TwoInitialCapsExceptions
    Wscript.Echo "Two initial caps exception: " & strEntry.Name
Next
For Each strEntry in objOptions.OtherCorrectionsExceptions
    Wscript.Echo "Other correction exception: " & strEntry.Name
Next

objWord.Quit

Sample Code for Modifying Values

Sample script that sets the Correct Initial Caps option in Microsoft Word to FALSE.

On Error Resume Next

Set objWord = CreateObject("Word.Application")
Set objOptions = objWord.AutoCorrect
objOptions.CorrectInitialCaps = FALSE

objWord.Quit

The sample scripts are not supported under any Microsoft standard support program or service. The sample scripts are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. Microsoft further disclaims all implied warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk arising out of the use or performance of the sample scripts and documentation remains with you. In no event shall Microsoft, its authors, or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the scripts be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the sample scripts or documentation, even if Microsoft has been advised of the possibility of such damages.