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How to Make Opening and Closing Quotes Curly in Word
Question details
The user wants to format opening and closing quotation marks as curly (smart quotes) rather than straight quotes.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- Windows and Mac
- Scenario
- Typing a document where typographical or smart quotation marks are required for professional formatting and better readability.
- Observed behavior
- Quotation marks appear straight by default or face the wrong direction, requiring manual adjustment to smart quotes.
Ensure your document's proofing language is set correctly, as Word relies on the selected language to determine the proper curve direction of your quotes.
Enable Smart Quotes in Word for Windows
Adjust AutoCorrect settings to automatically change straight quotes to curly quotes as you type.
Open your Microsoft Word document, click on the 'File' tab in the top-left corner, and select 'Options' at the bottom of the menu.
In the Word Options window, select 'Proofing' from the left sidebar, then click the 'AutoCorrect Options...' button.
Go to the 'AutoFormat As You Type' tab. Under the 'Replace as you type' section, check the box for 'Straight quotes with smart quotes'.
Click 'OK' to close the AutoCorrect dialog, then click 'OK' again to exit Word Options.
Enable Smart Quotes in Word for Mac
Modify AutoCorrect preferences on a macOS device to ensure quotes are formatted as curly.
Fix Quotes Curling the Wrong Way
Ensure quotes curl in the correct direction by applying the proper language settings to your text.
Easily Manage Smart Quotes in WPS Writer
WPS Office offers intuitive AutoCorrect settings to automatically convert straight quotes to smart quotes as you type, ensuring your documents look professional with zero hassle.
- 1. Open Options: Open WPS Writer, click on 'Menu' in the top left corner, and select 'Options' from the drop-down menu.
- 2. Access AutoCorrect: In the Options window, select 'AutoCorrect' from the left sidebar.
- 3. Enable Smart Quotes: Click on the 'AutoFormat As You Type' tab, check the option 'Straight quotes with smart quotes', and click 'OK'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my smart quotes curling the wrong way in Word?
This usually happens when the proofing language applied to the text is incorrect. Word uses the selected language to dictate the curve direction of the quotes. To fix it, select your text, go to Review > Language > Set Proofing Language, and ensure the correct language is selected.
How do I change all existing straight quotes to curly quotes at once?
After enabling smart quotes in your AutoCorrect settings, open the Find and Replace dialog (press Ctrl+H). Type a quotation mark (") in both the 'Find what' and 'Replace with' boxes, then click 'Replace All'. Word will automatically replace all straight quotes with curly ones.
Can I turn off curly quotes if I prefer straight ones for coding?
Yes. If you need straight quotes, you can disable smart quotes by going to File > Options > Proofing > AutoCorrect Options > AutoFormat As You Type, and unchecking the 'Straight quotes with smart quotes' option. Click OK to apply the change.
