Match parentheses

This policy setting allows you to set the option "Match opening and closing parentheses" in Word Options | Proofing | AutoCorrect Options... | AutoFormat As You Type | Automatically as you type. This option may be hidden in Word until certain editing languages are enabled.

If you enable this policy setting, "Match opening and closing parentheses" will be set.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, "Match opening and closing parentheses" will not be set.

Supported on: At least Windows 7

Registry HiveHKEY_CURRENT_USER
Registry Pathsoftware\policies\microsoft\office\15.0\word\options\assist
Value Namefautopair_144_1
Value TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled Value1
Disabled Value0

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