backup Word's AutoCorrect feature

Thanks to Suzanne S. Barnhill, I am able to implement a feature of Word that is calling for customization of my AutoCorrect feature of MS.WORD. The question is how to backup this relatively large custom job I am planning to do? Most of us know well that Windows will be reinstalled, or upgraded and even Microsoft Office as well. If I were to build up my special dictionary using the AutoCorect feature, then I must have a way to preserve this. Hopefully this is possible so let's see who know what directory and process is required to do this? Thanks ahead of time for the expert help.
Zsolt
PS: Here is Suzanne's solution how to tag a word 

1.     Type a word you want flagged (make sure it is all lowercase).

2.     Apply Highlight or text shading or a font color to the word.

3.     Select the word.

4.     Go to File | Options | Proofing: AutoCorrection Options.

5.     In the AutoCorrect dialog, you will see the selected word in the "With" box.

6.     Click the "Formatted" radio button, and you'll now see the word with the highlight, shading, or font color.

7.     In the "Replace" box, type or paste the same word.

8.     The next time you type this word, it will have the formatting you applied.

PPS: In Word 2010 it can be a bit of a challenge at first to get beyond step 4 but using the F7- / "Options" / Auto Correct Options/ I did manage 

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Tools for backing up and restoring AutoCorrect entries (both those in the Normal template and those in .acl files) may also be found at:

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Formatted AutoCorrect entries are saved in the Normal template, so you will have to make a backup of that template.
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