How to Disable Smart Quotes in Microsoft Word and Fix Formatting Issues

How to Disable Smart Quotes in Microsoft Word and Fix Formatting Issues

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English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains the issues with using smart quotes in Microsoft Word, particularly when transferring documents to non-Microsoft applications. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to disable smart quotes in Word and replace existing smart quotes with straight quotes to ensure compatibility across different platforms.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the process of using find and replace to change smart quotes to ordinary quotes.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important to remove the ticks in both auto format and auto format as you type?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What additional steps should be taken for apostrophes when dealing with smart quotes?

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