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| <h3>When using asterisks [ asterisk = * ], OpenOffice.org removes the asterisks [ * ] and presents the text in bold. How do reverse this setting?</h3> |
| <P>Typing an asterisk [ * ] before and after a word or words allows for words to be made bold without using |
| the mouse. Similarly, typing an undersc ore [underscore = _] before and after a word or words allows for words to be underlined.</P> |
| <P>To reverse this setting:</P> |
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| <LI><P>Select <B>Tools-AutoCorrect/AutoFormat-[Options]</B></P> |
| <LI><P>Near the top of the list click the checkbox next to "Automatic *bold* and _underline_" to deselect this choice.</P> |
| <LI><P>Click 'OK' at the bottom of the dialog to apply the change.</P> |
| </UL> |
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