The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
- Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
SUMMARY
This article describes how to turn off the Office Assistant so you will not
be prompted with tips on how to more effectively use certain features in
Word.
MORE INFORMATION
The Office Assistant in Word can show you tips for features you may not
know about and offer suggestions on how to better use the features you do
know about.
For example:
- When you start typing a letter, the Office Assistant may appear and ask
if you need help in writing your letter. This prompt usually appears
after you type a salutation and press Enter. For example, when you
type
Dear Mom,
the Office Assistant appears with the following prompt:
It looks like you're writing a letter. Would you like help?
- When you number items in a list, the Office Assistant may appear with:
Word can automatically convert your typing to a Numbered List item.
- When you create bullet items in a list, for example with a dash, the
Office Assistant may appear with:
Word can automatically convert your typing to a Bulleted List item.
- When you type +----+----+ to form the border of a table, the Office
Assistant may appear with:
Word can automatically convert your typing to a Table.
- When you type dashes under the text you want as a heading, for example
Chapter One
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the Office Assistant may appear with:
Word can automatically convert your typing to a solid black border.
To Turn the "Using features More Effectively" Tips Off
To turn this feature off, follow these steps:
- Right-click the Office Assistant, and then from the shortcut menu, click
Options.
NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on
the Standard toolbar.
- On the Options tab, click to clear the "Using features more effectively"
check box, and then click OK.
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