16.8. Change AutoFormat Settings
AutoFormat works much like AutoCorrect, except that it corrects text formatting rather than text spelling. By default, AutoFormat automatically changes a list of items to a numbered list or changes two hyphens to a dash. It also converts typed abbreviations to special symbols, such as changing :-) to 
, and more. You can turn these formatting changes off and back on as needed.
Change AutoFormat Settings
1 Click .
2 Click PowerPoint Options.
The PowerPoint Options dialog box appears.
3 Click Proofing.
4 Click
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