[Solved] How to switch off automatic word finishing

[Canna W]

I'm sorry, I know this is very basic, but I did a search and couldn't find the answer. I've just swapped to a new computer, and Open Office has reverted to automatically filling in words that I start typing. I would be most grateful if you could you please tell me how to stop this....

[Zizi64]

In the Calc application of the AOO 4.1.3:

Uncheck the
Tools - Cell content - Autoinput
item

in the Writer:
https://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Docume ... completion

[robleyd]

For Writer, go to Tools | Autocorrect Options and under Word Completion ensure Enable word completion is unchecked.

For Calc, go to Tools | Cell Content and make sure AutoInput is unchecked.

In future, when you have a problem please make sure you let us know which of the AOO tools is involved so we can give you specific information.

[Canna W]

Zixi and robleyd

Thank you so much for your kind help. It is all sorted out now. I didn't realise that there are different versions of Open Office. I have 'Writer' and will try to mention that in future.

Thank you again for your help!

[robleyd]

Apache OpenOffice is a suite of programs which include Calc, a spreadsheet; Writer, a word processor; Base, a database front end; Impress, a presentation package; Draw a drawing package; and Math for creating mathematical equations. If you installed Apache OpenOffice with the default settings you will have all these available to you.

See http://www.openoffice.org/product/index.html for more information.

[Canna W]

Robleyd - Wow, that is pretty impressive! I had no idea of the full scope of Open Office! The person who kindly installed Open Office Writer on my computer knows that I only need that part of the programme, so didn't tell me about the others parts. Once again, I'm extremely impressed!

[John_Ha]

See [Tutorial] Automatic functions in Writer - enable / disable

As a new poster you will find much useful information in the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials, the up to date Writer guide and the Writer Manual. When a pop-up window opens, click the Help button for extensive help on that function - it is often more comprehensive than the manual.

[Canna W]

Thank you John Ha .....