[bksvol-discuss] Re: Questions about Word 2010

  • From: "Kim Friedman" <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 07 May 2012 23:04:03 -0700

Hi, Jackie, they are quotes made by Microsoft Word (I think) and they
don't translate into Braille. That's one of those weird things we remove
because of that. Regards, Kim Friedman.

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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ixchel, Jackie
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Hi,
I've heard of smart quotes but really don't understand what they are,
can someone please explain? Thanks, Jackie

On 5/7/12, Susan Lumpkin <slumpkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Nice post; this one's really a keeper! Thanks.
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> Susan
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> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Em Rose
> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 12:52 PM
> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Questions about Word 2010
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> Hi all,
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> To change the ellipses, you need to remove the AutoCorrect entry for 
> it.
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> This menu is located under File, Options, Proofing, AutoCorrect 
> Options.
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> I believe the keystrokes for this are ALT+F to open the File tab
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> T to open the options menu
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> Down arrow, down arrow to get to the proofing tab
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> Tab once then enter to select the AutoCorrect Options button
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> Towards the bottom of that dialog box, it lists everything that will 
> auto convert.  You can add things or remove them if you no longer want

> the conversion.  On mine, the ellipses is the fifth entry down, but 
> that will change depending on how you've customized it.
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> Note, on this same AutoCorrect menu (but on the AutoFormat tab) is 
> where you can also change the Smart quote to regular quote conversion.
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> Hope that helps,
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> Em
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> On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 12:57 PM, Christina <greensleeves1@xxxxxxxxx> 
> wrote:
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> Hi.
> I can't be certain about the tripple dots.  I fix this every time I 
> install a new version of Word but I never remember the exact steps I 
> take to do it. I believe it is under the autocorrect option though.  
> I'm sorry I can't be of more help. Christina
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lori Castner
> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 12:55 PM
> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Questions about Word 2010
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> Hi, Everyone,
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> I have several questions about Word 2010 and cannot find answers.
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> First, I use Window Eyes and currently cannot get the "page break" to 
> speak. Does anyone know how I can change that?
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> Also, how do I change the ellipsis symbol to appear as three dots?
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> As answers to these questions may not be of interest to the entire 
> list, please feel free to contact me off list at:
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> Loralee.castner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> Help would be appreciated.
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> Lori C.
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