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Completing partially entered words

You can view a list of possible completions for a partially entered word.

To complete a partially entered word:

  1. Position the insertion point at the end of a partial word.

  2. Choose Edit > Complete (or press Option-Esc), and then select a word from the list.

If you try a partial word (such as “ret”), you’ll see options such as “retire,” “return,” or “retrieve.” If you try a complete word (such as “return”), a narrower list of options will appear, such as “returning” and “returned.”


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