Using AutoText
AutoText allows you to assign text, tables, graphics, and other items to a key combination. For example, rather than typing out “Senior Managementâ€, you just have to type “sm†and press F3. Or you can save a formatted Tip (like the one on the next page) as AutoText and then inserting a copy by typing “tip†and pressing F3.
To insert AutoText, type the shortcut and press F3.
To assign some text to an AutoText shortcut:
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Type the text into your document.
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Select the text.
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Go to Edit > AutoText (or press Control+F3).
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Enter a name for your shortcut. Writer will suggest a one-letter shortcut, which you can change.
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Click the AutoText button on the right of the AutoText dialog box and select New (text only) from the menu.
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Click Close to return to your document.
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TIP
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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.
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AutoText is especially powerful when assigned to fields. See Chapter 14, “Working with Fields†for more information.
