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Capitalizing first letter of sentences - pkl64


Posted: Jul 21, 2011

Undecided I was just wondering if anybody out there knows how to switch back and forth between capitalizing the first letter of sentences and not capitalizing.  This is a problem when I go to type H. pylori or C. difficile, because it keeps capitalizing the "Pylori" and "Difficile".  Of course, I asked Support, but they said there was no way to change it.  I just wondered how you guys handle this.  Appreciate any help!!

actually, pertaining only to bacteria - a period is not necessary anymore

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Another new rule. Apparently, its okay to type C difficile and H pylori without periods now. That doesn't solve your problem with other instances of the autocaps, though.

F2 - Ang

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Unbelievable that support said that. F2 is a toggle for that - temporarily takes off the "first letter after period" cap feature, then when you're done, toggle it back on.

F2 - pkl64

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Thank you Ang!!!!!!!!!

You're welcome - Ang

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Would you believe I found that on this board about 6 months ago - lots of good info here.

capitalizing - mommom5

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make it an expansion.

capitalizing - pkl64

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Thanks everybody...You're great!

Supposed to leave off the period anyways. - H pylori/C diff

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That is my understanding of the BOS way now.


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