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  1. Go to File > Options > Proofing and select AutoCorrect Options.

    Autocorrect options button on the Proofing dialog

  2. On the AutoCorrect tab, select or clear Replace text as you type.

    Replace as you type checkbox on Autocorrect tab

  1. On the Word menu, select Preferences, and then AutoCorrect.

    Word for Mac autocorrect button

  2. Select or clear Replace text as you type.

    Word for mac replace text as you type checkbox.

  1. Go to the Review and select the arrow next to Spelling & Grammar.

    The Spelling and Grammar options list, expanded, in Word Online
  2. Select AutoCorrect Options... and then select or clear Replace text as you type

Word for the web currently has a slightly more limited set of AutoCorrect Options than Word on the desktop does.

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