https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=170307
V Stuart Foote <[email protected]> changed: What |Removed |Added ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Component|Writer |Documentation CC| |olivier.hallot@libreoffice. | |org Status|UNCONFIRMED |RESOLVED Resolution|--- |NOTABUG --- Comment #3 from V Stuart Foote <[email protected]> --- Agree the documentation can be a little obscure. Guess it could use some attention in Wiki, Getting Started or the module guides. Here's a Google AI Mode response to the query "for libreoffice correction strings should i use autocorrect simple text replacement or a full macro assigned to a text string" <quote> For simple text replacements (like typing (c) to get © or a typo correction), use LibreOffice's built-in AutoCorrect; for complex actions (like inserting formatted boilerplate or conditional text), use AutoText (easier than macros) or a Macro for advanced logic, but AutoCorrect is best for quick, automatic fixes, while AutoText/macros handle larger, multi-step insertions. Use AutoCorrect for: Typo Fixing: Automatically changing common misspellings (e.g., teh to the). Symbol Insertion: Replacing short codes with symbols (e.g., (c) to ©). Simple Text Expansion: Replacing a short string with a longer one (e.g., addr to your address). Quick & Seamless: Works instantly as you type, ideal for frequent, small corrections. Use AutoText for: Boilerplate Text: Inserting entire paragraphs, addresses, or formatted blocks. Reusable Content: Store common phrases, tables, or even headers/footers. Faster Insertion: Type a few characters and press F3 (or Enter) to expand. Use Macros for: Complex Logic: Performing multiple steps, conditional formatting, or data manipulation. Advanced Formatting: Applying specific character or paragraph styles with precision. Custom Functions: When AutoCorrect/AutoText can't handle the required actions. How to access in LibreOffice: AutoCorrect: Tools > AutoCorrect > AutoCorrect Options. AutoText: Tools > AutoCorrect > AutoText or press F3 after typing the trigger. Recommendation: Start with AutoCorrect for basic fixes. If you need to insert formatted blocks, use AutoText. Reserve Macros for truly complex, custom automation. </quote> -- You are receiving this mail because: You are the assignee for the bug.
