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WD: How to Convert Word 6.x AutoCorrect Entries to Word 7.0 And 97

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This article describes how to convert AutoCorrect entries created in Word 6.x to entries you can use in Word 7.0 and 97.
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AutoCorrect entries are stored in the following locations. 
                 Pre-Defined     Shared ACLs      Word-Only ACLs
                 -----------------------------------------------
   Word 6.x      WinWord.exe     Normal.dot         Normal.dot
   Word 7.0      Msoffice.acl    <user>000.acl      Normal.dot
   Word 97       Mso97.acl       <user>.acl         Normal.dot
In Word 6.x, AutoCorrect entries are stored in the Normal.dot file. In contrast, in Word 7.0 and 97, AutoCorrect entries are stored in two locations: the Normal.dot file and the <user name>000.acl (<user name>.acl in Microsoft Word 97) file. Pointers to the AutoCorrect list and settings are stored in the registry. When you upgrade from Word 6.x to Word 7.0 or 97, Word automatically converts the AutoCorrect entries from the Normal.dot file the first time you start Word.

If you are attempting to convert your Word 6.x AutoCorrect entries to Word 7.0, you can use method 1 or 2 later in this article. If you are attempting to convert Word 6.x AutoCorrect entries to Word 97, you can use only method 1. This is because of a limitation in the conversion of the AutoCorrect macro utility when converting it from WordBasic to Visual Basic for Applications.
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Remove the Registry Keys and Let Word Convert the ACL File

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.


NOTE: This method will convert your Word 6.x AutoCorrect entries to the newer version of Word. The shared AutoCorrect entries in the newer version will remain, but Word-specific AutoCorrect entries will be lost. To convert Word 6.x AutoCorrect entries to Word 7.0, follow these steps:

  1. Rename the <username>000.acl file (located in the Windows directory) where <username> is based on your login name.
  2. Rename the Word 7.0 Normal.dot file (usually located in the <MSOffice>\Templates folder) and then copy or move the Word 6.0 Normal.dot file from the other computer to this folder.
  3. Remove (or export, then remove) the following two registry keys from the registry:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Word\7.0\Data

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft Office\95\AutoCorrect
When you restart Word, it will convert your Word 6.0 AutoCorrect entries to Word 7.0 entries.

To convert Word 6.x AutoCorrect entries to Word 97:

  1. Rename the <username>.acl file (located in the Windows directory) where <username> is based on your login name.
  2. Rename the Word 97 Normal.dot file (usually located in the <Microsoft Office>\Templates folder) and then copy or move the Word 6.0 Normal.dot file from the other computer to this folder.
  3. Remove (or export) the following two registry keys from the Registry.
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\8.0\Word\Data

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\8.0\Common\AutoCorrect
When you restart Word, it will convert your Word 6.0 AutoCorrect entries to Word 97 entries.

For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
135778  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/135778/EN-US/ ) Where AutoCorrect Entries and Settings Are Stored

153149  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/153149/EN-US/ ) WD95: How to Move Word AutoCorrect Entries Between Computers
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Word 6.0 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Word 6.0a
  • Microsoft Word 6.0c
  • Microsoft Word 95 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Word 97 Standard Edition
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