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proto-indo-european
About this tag
The tag proto-indo-european on WindowsForum.com is used in discussions about autocorrect and autofill features in Windows. In one thread, a linguist reports frustration with the built-in autocorrect system that automatically changes the word "proto" to "protocol," interfering with their work on Proto-Indo-European linguistics. The user notes that the issue persists across multiple browsers and applications, and that standard typing settings adjustments have not resolved it. This tag highlights a specific autocorrect problem affecting specialized vocabulary in Windows environments.
I am beyond frustrated. The built in autocorrect/autofill feature will not stop annoying me! I am pretty sure that it is something built in because it works the same across multiple browsers and applications. And yes, I have gone into typing settings and turned off "autocorrect misspelled words...
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