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Unicode characters conflation?
In the find and replace tool in Word (ctrl+H) I would like to replace the left single quotation mark [ ' = U+2018] with the upper left double quotation mark [ “ = U+201C] (to insert the Unicode values I use the hex value and Alt+X.). Yet, Word consistently replaces the latter with the lower left single quotation mark [ „ = U+201E].
Is this me doing something wrong, or is it a bug?
2 Replies
Try this:
1. Turn Off Smart Quotes Temporarily:
o Go to File > Options > Proofing > AutoCorrect Options > AutoFormat As You Type.
o Uncheck “Straight quotes” with “smart quotes”.
o Do the same under the AutoFormat tab.
2. Use Unicode Directly in Replace:
o In the Find what box, paste or type ‘ (U+2018).
o In the Replace with box, paste or type “ (U+201C) after disabling smart quotes.
o You can also use 2018 + Alt+X and 201C + Alt+X directly in the boxes.
3. Check Language Settings:
o Select the text and go to Review > Language > Set Proofing Language.
o Make sure it's set to English (US) or another language that uses “ ” as default quotes.
4. Use a Macro for PrecisionThis was very helpful. Thanks.
