How to change the "curly quotes" (’) to regular ones (') in Microsoft Word

Redew · Dec 24th, 2012, 7:10:28 PM

Many people use Microsoft Word to write analyses / check their spelling. Well, the problem with that is that it changes the normal apostrophes (') to the curly ones (’). The main reason we stress to use the normal ones is because the curly ones mess with the HTML on-site and the analysis gets messed up. Here's a way to make it so that Microsoft Word doesn't change the apostrophes: go to File --> Options (towards the bottom-middle) --> Proofing --> AutoCorrect Options --> AutoFormat As You Type --> Unclick '"Straight quotes" with "smart quotes".

tl;dr

An easy way to find and replace this in MS Word is to go to Find (click on the drop-down menu) > Advanced Find > Click on the 'Replace' tab > Enter in Find: ’ and Replace: ' > Replace All.

Layell · Apr 2nd, 2013, 7:05:38 PM

This needs to be more visible along with options on other typing programs that have it. I cannot count the number of times I was scorned in the Smog article workshop for curly quotes.

Dec 24th, 2012, 7:10:28 PM	#1
Redew The higher I get the lower I'll sink. Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 361 <@Redew> jellicent <@Redew> how hammered are you <&Jellicent> i am a hammer Mentor	How to change the "curly quotes" (’) to regular ones (') in Microsoft Word Many people use Microsoft Word to write analyses / check their spelling. Well, the problem with that is that it changes the normal apostrophes (') to the curly ones (’). The main reason we stress to use the normal ones is because the curly ones mess with the HTML on-site and the analysis gets messed up. Here's a way to make it so that Microsoft Word doesn't change the apostrophes: go to File --> Options (towards the bottom-middle) --> Proofing --> AutoCorrect Options --> AutoFormat As You Type --> Unclick '"Straight quotes" with "smart quotes". tl;dr File --> Options (towards the bottom-middle) --> Proofing --> AutoCorrect Options --> AutoFormat As You Type --> Unclick '"Straight quotes" with "smart quotes" An easy way to find and replace this in MS Word is to go to Find (click on the drop-down menu) > Advanced Find > Click on the 'Replace' tab > Enter in Find: ’ and Replace: ' > Replace All. Last edited by Redew; Feb 11th, 2013 at 8:45:49 PM.

Apr 2nd, 2013, 7:05:38 PM	#2
Layell Alas poor Bluth! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,828 I knew him, Carl Weathers, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.	This needs to be more visible along with options on other typing programs that have it. I cannot count the number of times I was scorned in the Smog article workshop for curly quotes. __________________ #Orangeislands movie nights: The best way to watch the Pokemon films and specials! * Moderator on smogon's minecraft server * Goodnight Sweet Prince PS/Smogon April Fools 2013: file, credits, and server mode