How to change 'smart' quotes to 'straight' quotes in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

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How do I change "smart," or "curly," quotes to "straight" quotes in Microsoft Word, Outlook or PowerPoint?

For some reason, Microsoft doesn't seem to like plain old traditional "straight" quotes, or quotes without any curves or contours. Instead, it apparently prefers the more stylized, curved "smart" quotes.

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