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. ## 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. <imageEmbed alt="Image" size="large" showBorder={false} figureEmbed={{ preset: "default", figure: 'Make sure you use short key combinations that are unlikely to be used normally, but still easy to remember', shouldDisplay: true }} src="/uploads/rules/autocorrect-in-outlook/Outlook-image-uly.png" /> <asideEmbed variant="greybox" body={<> # 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) </>} figureEmbed={{ preset: "default", figure: 'XXX', shouldDisplay: false }} /> <figureEmbed figureEmbed={{ preset: "goodExample", figure: 'Figure: Good example - Using shorthand codes to represent commonly used URLs', shouldDisplay: true } } /> 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.