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How does one generate vertical quotes in Word?

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Mar 15, 20268371 views
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Microsoft Word, by default, tries to convert quotes into slanted quotes, such as seen in the following screenshot: I would like to force this kind of text to be specifically written with vertical, or "typewriter style", quotes, as this monospaced font is intended to signal "machine generated" outpu…

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When typing, right after you type a regular double-quote, if Word turns it into a "smart quote," immediately hit Ctrl+Z. This should undo that automagic change. This distinctly works in Word 2007; I just tried it to be sure.

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