Do you use Autocorrect in Outlook to insert links?

Updated by Brady Stroud [SSW] 1 year ago. See history

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You just received another email from a client asking for your company's Terms and Conditions. Instead of navigating through your files or searching your website to find the link, wouldn't it be more efficient to simply type a shorthand code like `#`+ `T` and have Outlook automatically insert the URL for you?

This is where the Autocorrect feature in Outlook can become a huge time-saver.
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## Why Use Autocorrect for URLs?

* **Efficiency**: It saves time by eliminating the need to find and copy-paste URLs
* **Consistency**: It ensures that everyone is using the same URL and reduces the risk of errors

## How to Set It Up

1. Open Outlook and go to **File | Options | Mail | Spelling and Autocorrect**
2. Click `Autocorrect Options` and add your shorthand and URL link.


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# T - Adds a link to the company’s Terms and conditions. E.g. <https://www.ssw.com.au/terms-and-conditions>

# B - Adds a link to your [Bookings](/meeting-bookings)

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By using Autocorrect in Outlook effectively, you can speed up your workflow. It's a small change with a big impact. Make sure to choose shorthand that is both unique and easy to remember.

Acknowledgements

Ulysses Maclaren
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