![]() If you have set up the AutoCorrect but you actually want to type “-flat,” “-sharp,” or “-natural” and override the automatic change, type what you want and then press Ctrl-Z (Undo) to change the symbol back into text. Use the keyboard letters A to G to insert the notes related to the chords. Plus, it’s a good idea to just get in the habit of typing “F-sharp” so if you’re using a system that doesn’t have your special AutoCorrect set up, you will be left with that more correct version instead of a pound sign or letter b. Add from Accidentals category of the Master palette using the select and click or drag and drop method. Select a note and click an accidental (double-click in versions prior to 3.4), or. The problem with doing it that way is that you will have to create a separate AutoCorrect entry for each note (Ab, Bb, Cb, etc.). Select a note and click on an accidental in the Toolbar above the score, or. You might be tempted to set up your AutoCorrect to correct those. If you are in the habit of using the pound sign (#) and lowercase b for sharp and flat signs, shame on you for your unprofessional documents. In step 2, use “266f” for sharp and “266e” for natural, and in step 4 use “-sharp” and “-natural.” Repeat steps 2-3 for the sharp and natural signs.Next to “With:,” make sure “Plain text” is selected. ![]() On the “AutoCorrect” tab, make sure “Replace text as you type” is checked. To move up or down a step diatonically, use the up and down arrows. To change the pitch of a note, make sure it is selected (it will appear highlighted) and then use the numpad plus and minus to go up or down a half step respectively. ![]() Click the “File” tab, then “Options.” A dialog box appears click “Proofing” at its left-hand side. If you need to add an accidental, the number row minus will insert a flat and the number row plus will add a sharp. The “266d” should turn into a flat symbol. Open up a new Microsoft Word 2016 document. ![]() No, the web version of Office doesn’t currently (2019) support this feature. How it will work Type this (plus space bar) Thanks to Ariel Detwiler for calling my attention to the need for an update. Here’s an update for Word 2016 on Windows 10. Ten years ago in 2009 I wrote a blog post about how to set up auto-complete sharp, flat, and natural symbols in Microsoft Word 2007 running on Windows Vista.
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