AutoCorrect.FirstLetterExceptions property (Word)
Returns a FirstLetterExceptions collection that represents the list of abbreviations after which Word won't automatically capitalize the next letter. Read-only.
Syntax
expression. FirstLetterExceptions
expression A variable that represents an 'AutoCorrect' object.
Remarks
This list corresponds to the list of AutoCorrect exceptions on the First Letter tab in the AutoCorrect Exceptions dialog box. For information about returning a single member of a collection, see Returning an object from a collection.
Example
This example adds "apt." to the list of AutoCorrect First Letter exceptions.
AutoCorrect.FirstLetterExceptions.Add "apt."
This example deletes the specified AutoCorrect First Letter exception if it exists.
Dim strException As String
Dim fleLoop As FirstLetterException
Dim blnMatch As Boolean
Dim intConfirm As Integer
strException = _
InputBox("Enter the First Letter exception to delete.")
blnMatch = False
For Each fleLoop in AutoCorrect.FirstLetterExceptions
If fleLoop.Name = strException Then
blnMatch = True
intConfirm = MsgBox("Are you sure you want to delete " _
& fleLoop.Name, 4)
If intConfirm = vbYes Then
fleLoop.Delete
End If
End If
Next fleLoop
If blnMatch <> True Then
MsgBox "There was no First Letter exception: " _
& strException
End If
See also
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