Disable Smart Quotes in Word Online

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This post shows how to disable smart quotes in Word Online.

Note: This post has been updated. Please see https://www.zachpfeffer.com/single-post/2020/08/29/Turn-off-Curved-Quotes-in-Word-2016.

Steps

1. Make sure the Simplified Ribbon is off by switching the slider to the left

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2. Click Review

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3. Click Spelling & Grammar

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4. Click AutoCorrect Options…

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5. Click the “Straight quotes” with “smart quotes” check box to get straight quotes

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References

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