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by biglramin

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I am a neiwbie at this. :)

I created an AutoCorrect Macro, which allows me to type an abbreviated letter and it would write the full word for me. Using MS Word 2002. The Original file is about 1,200 KB. I usually insert about 9 to 10 new words a day. But recently when I try to backup and save the changes it only saves about 543 KB. The rest of the file is cute off :(

1. Is there a limit on how many changes I could make, and how do I get around it?

2. And how could I use the Same Macros in Excel?

Any help would greatly be appreciated, and Thank you all in Advance.

R.A

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by icyoryal

There doesn't seem to have any limits as mine has reached 4,000 entries on Word 2003.

This random problem seems rampant and gives me much stress that I make it a point to backup the autocorrect file daily before leaving work and reinstalling first thing in the morning.

Sound tedious but it beats having to retype all your autocorrect words. Less than 20 seconds of work :)

I'm not sure about Word 2002 but hopefully the following method for my Word 2003 also help solve your problem.

For Word 2002: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269006

For Word 2003:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/826147

If you also use Autotext (F3), I highly recommend you make a copy of your normal.dot template as well for that is where it is saved. I went through hell retyping thousands of autotexts until I swear by the mantra "backup, backup and more backup".

The normal.dot of Word 2002:
http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/CustomizeNormalTemplate.htm

by lillcy

I have about 6,000 entries so you should not be limited. If your individual entry is what is being chopped off, click the button for formatted when you initially make your short-cut.

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