Faq/Writer/035

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    When I use asterisks, that is *, LibreOffice removes them and replaces them by bold text.

    Typing an asterisk [*] before and after one or several words makes them bold without needing to use the mouse. In the same way, an underline character [ _ ] before and after one or several words makes them underlined.

    To remove this behavior:

    • select Tools ▸ AutoCorrect ▸ AutoCorrect Options ▸ Options [tab];
    • in the list, uncheck Automatic *bold*, /italic/, -strikeout- and _underline_; and
    • click OK to apply the changes.

    To learn more about automatics, please read this FAQ item 025 – These automatics annoy me!.