Force SmartTags and Accelerators to Appear (Disappear) in Microsoft Office Word 2019

Force Smart Tags and Accelerators to Appear (Disappear) in Microsoft Office Word 2019

Microsoft Office Word 2019 is a powerful word processing tool that offers numerous features to help users create and edit documents efficiently. One such feature is Smart Tags and Accelerators, which can provide context-sensitive information and shortcuts to help users complete tasks more quickly. However, sometimes these features can be more of a hindrance than a help, and users may want to disable them. In this article, we will explore how to force Smart Tags and Accelerators to appear or disappear in Microsoft Office Word 2019.

What are Smart Tags and Accelerators?

Smart Tags and Accelerators are features in Microsoft Office Word 2019 that provide context-sensitive information and shortcuts to help users complete tasks more quickly. Smart Tags can recognize certain types of data, such as dates, numbers, or names, and offer suggestions or actions based on that data. For example, if you type a date in a document, Smart Tags may offer to add it to your calendar or create a reminder. Accelerators, on the other hand, provide shortcuts to common tasks or websites related to the text you are typing. For example, if you type a company name, an Accelerator may offer to take you to that company's website or provide information about the company.

Forcing Smart Tags to Appear

By default, Smart Tags are enabled in Microsoft Office Word 2019. However, if they are not appearing for certain types of data, you may need to force them to appear. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open a document in Microsoft Office Word 2019.
2. Type the data that you want Smart Tags to recognize, such as a date or a name.
3. Right-click on the data and select "Add Tag" from the context menu.
4. Select the type of tag you want to add from the list of available tags.
5. Smart Tags should now appear for the selected data.

Forcing Smart Tags to Disappear

If you find that Smart Tags are more of a hindrance than a help, you can disable them. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open a document in Microsoft Office Word 2019.
2. Click on the "File" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on "Options" in the left-hand menu.
4. Click on "Advanced" in the left-hand menu.
5. Scroll down to the "Display" section.
6. Uncheck the box next to "Show Smart Tags" to disable Smart Tags.
7. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Forcing Accelerators to Appear

Accelerators are not enabled by default in Microsoft Office Word 2019. To enable them, follow these steps:

1. Open a document in Microsoft Office Word 2019.
2. Click on the "File" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on "Options" in the left-hand menu.
4. Click on "Proofing" in the left-hand menu.
5. Click on "AutoCorrect Options" in the right-hand panel.
6. Click on the "Accelerators" tab.
7. Check the box next to "Enable Accelerators" to enable them.
8. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Forcing Accelerators to Disappear

If you find that Accelerators are more of a hindrance than a help, you can disable them. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open a document in Microsoft Office Word 2019.
2. Click on the "File" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on "Options" in the left-hand menu.
4. Click on "Proofing" in the left-hand menu.
5. Click on "AutoCorrect Options" in the right-hand panel.
6. Click on the "Accelerators" tab.
7. Uncheck the box next to "Enable Accelerators" to disable them.
8. Click "OK" to save your changes.

• Smart Tags and Accelerators are features in Microsoft Office Word 2019 that provide context-sensitive information and shortcuts to help users complete tasks more quickly.
• Smart Tags can be forced to appear by adding a tag to the data you want recognized.
• Smart Tags can be forced to disappear by disabling them in the "Advanced" options menu.
• Accelerators can be enabled and disabled in the "AutoCorrect Options" menu.

References

• What are Smart Tags?
• Use Smart Tags to Identify and Format Data
• Turn Off Smart Tags
• What are Accelerators?
• Use Accelerators to Quickly Access Web Content
• Turn Off Accelerators