Writer Guide

Note
Automatic word completion only occurs after you type a word
for the second time in a document.
Using AutoText
AutoText allows you to assign text, tables, graphics, and other items to
a key combination. For example, rather than typing “Senior
Management”, you just have to type “sm” and press F3 . Or you can
save a formatted Tip (like the one on this page) as AutoText and then
insert a copy by typing “tip” and pressing F3 .
To assign some text to an AutoText shortcut:
1) Type the text into your document.
2) Select the text.
3) Go to Edit > AutoText (or press Control+F3 ).
4) Enter a name for your shortcut. Writer will suggest a one-letter
shortcut, which you can change.
5) Click the AutoText button on the right of the AutoText dialog box
and select New (text only) from the menu.
6) Click Close to return to your document.
To insert AutoText, type the shortcut and press F3 .
Tip
If the only option under the AutoText button is Import, either
you have not entered a name for your AutoText or there is no
text selected in the document.
AutoText is especially powerful when assigned to fields. See Chapter
14 (Working with Fields) for more information.
Line numbering
Line numbering puts line numbers in the margin. The line numbers are
displayed on screen and are printed. Figure 83 shows an example with
numbering on every line.
Click Tools > Line Numbering and select the Show numbering
option in the top left corner. Then click OK.
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