Since you are trying to deal with a specific misspelling, do the following instead: Add the incorrect spelling as an AutoCorrect entry, with the correct phrase as a replacement. Click File tab | Options | Proofing. Click the AutoCorrect Options dialog box. On the AutoCorrect tab, enter the common error and its replacement. Click Add to create the entry.

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