Frequently asked questions - Writer

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    How do I add an accent to a capital character?

    There are several possibilities.

    Automatic correction for capitals at the beginning of a sentence

    Writer automatically corrects some errors while typing. To capitalize the first letter of every sentence:

    • select the Tools ▸ AutoCorrect ▸ AutoCorrect Options ▸ Options [tab] menu; and
    • check the third option Capitalize first letter of every sentence.

    Subsequently, when you type a lower-case character (with or without an accent) after a period, it will be converted automatically to upper case.

    AutoText added with DMaths extension

    DMaths allows users of Writer to produce capital letters easily at the beginning of a word. If you allow DMaths to install its built-in AutoTexts, you can write accented characters in lower-case and use the F3 button to convert them to upper case.

    Add a shortcut key

    It is possible to add a shortcut key (for example: Ctrl + Alt + M) to transform the selected text into upper-case. This shortcut will work with all LibreOffice modules: Writer, Draw, Impress, and Calc.