Try this :
Click File
Click Document
Select Current Document Style
Click Tools
Click Quick Correct
Make sure "Replace words as you type" is checked
Click OK
Check the "Use as default" checkbox in the bottom right of this window
Click OK
This procedure should set all of the options selected as the defaults for every document.
Best,
Pat Ansin Patricia Ansin
Director
The Callista Group
Development Centre
Auckland, New Zealand