You don't say what Word you are using...2000/2003 etc:. i think there are differences.
You could try...Tools,/Auto Correct Options and then disable auto complete...problem is if you are using Word XP you can't just turn the auto date off.
TKS Bekka.
Does this mean that if I wrote an important business letter 6 June say, and looked at it 7 July and am now told it didn't arrive, I've no means of knowing the date it was originally composed?
So I can only send a copy with the original date on it if the date is changed manually - if I know it.
open a document, go to INSERT, then DATE & TIME, then un-check the box that says 'update authomatically'. should do it. Close word to save the changes.