Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated December 31, 2024)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
AutoText has long been a powerful tool in Word. There are several reasons why you would want to remove an AutoText entry you previously created. The biggest reason is that you just don't need the entry any more. For instance, you may have defined a group of AutoText entries for a particular job you were doing. When the job is over, it is best to remove the AutoText entries.
You can remove AutoText entries by using the Building Block Organizer. (AutoText entries are considered one of several "building blocks" that can be created in Word.) To remove AutoText entries, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Building Blocks Organizer.
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