This does not happen in my version of TB. Are you somehow using an external editor or addon?

Thank you for responding. I have the latest version of TB and use it with Windows 11. I have no external editor or addon that would affect this. I disabled spell check but that didn't correct the problem. Whenever I type (c) it converts to the copyright symbol and whenever I type 100 the number turns red and into a stylized italic. I've tried everything I can think of to stop this from happening.

Well, this corrective action is similar to what happens with Microsoft Word and Excel, and there are browser-based addons that attempt to assist in writing, so the best I can guess is there may be something else doing this. Maybe someone who has experienced this, or has more insight on this, might respond. But I am at a loss. My regrets.

That's helpful...I use Corel Word Perfect, not MS Word but I do have Office 365 installed on my computer so that Access Runtime can work with a custom program I have. I will see if I can make the changes in Office and see if they carry over into TB. Thanks so much for taking a look at this.

You're very welcome. I hope that a resolution comes soon.

I changed autocorrect in Word but that didn't do anything. I've disabled spellcheck and that didn't do anything. Does TB have an autocorrect feature and if so, how would I access it?

No, the best it has is a personal dictionary that prompts, but does not autocorrect. You might get more help from an office365 forum or a Corel forum for this. My guess is you could run Notepad and have that experience, not just Thunderbird. Something seems to be monitoring keystrokes.

Thanks...I won't bother you further with this...it's truly an enigma.

I apologize if I implied you were bothering me. You are not; your problem peaked my curiosity. I also find it interesting. I have a similar situation, but it's desirable. I use a browser addon to monitor my punctuation and grammar and it works automatically in Thunderbird and wherever I type, so the concept of what you face is understood. And frustrating, I'm sure. Good luck in your pursuits.

Do you think your addon might "override" what TB is doing now?

I see where you're thinking... I have no idea, but it costs nothing to check. The addon is named "grammar & spell checker" and it has several optional settings. Good luck.

I tried the addon -- no help. I've changed the auto correct function in both Word and Word Perfect with no success. I'm a lawyer and use (c) a lot...it's ok in my documents, but not in an email. I can't imagine what other outside program would affec this.

Hello, Ann, Yes, we've reached the point of first names... :) I did some looking on a Wordperfect forum. Possibly of no use, but then I don't know Wordperfect. Anyway, the setting is at tools>quickcorrect. The text I found is at this. All text from here to end was copied from that forum: Good luck. david ........

¤ Unwanted Copyright © and Registered ® symbols.

In WordPerfect 10 and later versions, typing a "(c)" or "(r)" will cause a conversion to © or ®. (Apparently this was due to a programming change in WordPerfect 10.)

Depending on your personal preference:

Solution A: You can simply delete either or both of the factory-shipped entries "(c)" and "(r)" in Tools, QuickCorrect. Copyright and Registered symbols are always available with Insert, Symbol (or Ctrl+w) under "Typographic Symbols".

Solution B: However, assuming you wish to retain the ability to quickly insert these symbols while typing...

• use Tools, QuickCorrect and delete the two factory-shipped entries "(c)" and "(r)"

• and then add the following six entries (the Typographical symbols © and ® can be entered in a QuickCorrect field with <Ctrl+w>): (c == replace with ==> © (c) == replace with ==> (c) (r == replace with ==> ® (r) == replace with ==> (r)

...and to preserve capital letters (UPPER case)...

((c)) == replace with ==> (C) ((r)) == replace with ==> (R)

Results:

Now, when you need the Copyright or Registered symbol, just type (without quotes) "(c" or "(r".

When typing enumerated lists using letters, just use "(c)" or "(r)" or their upper case versions. WordPerfect will instantly replace these characters with the same ones — and not convert them to Copyright or Registered symbols.

See also Solution C below, which is a variation of this technique.

Solution C: An alternative to the above "replace with" solutions when dealing with the Copyright and Registered symbols was suggested by Noal Mellot in a WordPerfect Universe forum:

Simply add a number after the appropriate letter in the Tools, QuickCorrect fields.

For example:

c9 == replace with ==> © r9 == replace with ==> ®

[Tip: If the separate characters c9 or r9 might sometime be used in a document you could use another — and more unlikely — combination such as 9c9, copy9, etc.]

Advantages and notes:

• By using this method you only need these two single entries for the Copyright and Registered symbols.

• You should remove (delete) the original two factory-shipped entries [(c)==>© and (r)==>®] from QuickCorrect, and any of the entries you might have used in Solution B.

• Note that using a memorable letter with a number (e.g., c9) — rather than preceding the letter with a parenthesis as in Solution B — avoids conflicts between UPPER/lower case, so you don't have to add separate entries for upper and lower case as in Solution B.

• Further note that the number is typically added after the letter. Doing the reverse — adding the letter after the number (e.g., 9c) — could be more problematic in numbered task lists (e.g., 9a...9b...9c... etc.).

David, you are so nice to have done that. It is one of the things I already tried...I even removed and reinstalled TB and that didn't help. I think I need a nap and a Margarita.

Good idea. I enjoyed working with you and regret we never resolved this. Somewhere, you probably have a colleague who can fix this in 1 minute. SUGGESTION: If not tried already, try the (r) and see if it creates the registered symbol. If it does, that is a good indication that Wordperfect is somehow involved. I would then take this to a wordperfect forum where a geek may have the answer. I hadn't realized how powerful Wordperfect is, and I can understand better why attorney such as you prefer it. All the best.

The r doesn't do anything. Most attorneys prefer Word Perfect I think. Thanks for all the help...am knocking off for the day. Ann