Turning Off Smart Quotes in Microsoft Word

Turning Off Smart Quotes in Microsoft Word

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Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains the issues caused by Microsoft Word's smart quotes when copying text into HTML or online platforms. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to disable smart quotes in Word to ensure proper formatting in web writing. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using straight quotes for compatibility with HTML and offers practical advice for writers using Word.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What problems can arise when copying and pasting text from Microsoft Word into HTML?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can you disable smart quotes in Microsoft Word?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the difference between straight quotes and smart quotes?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What steps should you follow to ensure your speech marks appear correctly in online writing?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important to turn off smart quotes when writing for the web?

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