Using AutoText
AutoText allows you to assign text, tables, graphics and other items to a key combination. For example, rather than typing “Senior Management” every time you use that phrase, you might just type “sm” and press F3. Or you can save a formatted Note (like the one on this page) as AutoText and then insert a copy by typing “note” and pressing F3.
To assign some text to an AutoText shortcut:
- Type the text into your document.
- Select the text so it is highlighted.
- Select Edit > AutoText (or press Control+F3).
- Enter a name for your shortcut. Writer will suggest a one-letter shortcut, which you can change.
- Click the AutoText button on the right and select New (text only) from the menu.
- Click Close to return to your document.
 | 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) in the Writer Guide for more information.
