| A | B |
| AutoCorrect | corrects errors as you type |
| AutoFormat As You Type | applies built-in formats as you type |
| AutoComplete | guesses words as you type |
| AutoText | inserts frequently used text |
| AutoCorrect Options Button | appears over text that has been automatically corrected |
| Automatic Spell Checking | identifies mispellings with red wavy underline |
| Automatic Grammar Checking | errors appear with green wavy underline |
| Thesaurus | useful feature for finding synonyms |
| Symbol | Can use Insert menu to this special character to document |
| Date and Time | this command is useful when including date in letter or memo |
| Ignore All | ignores all sources of word displayed in red or green |
| format | change the look of text |
| building block | document part that is stored and reused |
| quick part | building block you create from frequently used text, like name or slogan |
| contextual spelling | errors are shown with a blue, wavy underline |