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TextExpander

TextExpander - 2.6.2

Use abbreviations for frequently-used text strings & images.

All Time: (4.3)
This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 2.6.2
Release Date: 2009-05-20
License: Shareware
Downloads (this version): 583
Downloads (all versions): 24,320
Price: $29.95

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Product Description:

  • Insert standard greetings, text, and signatures, including formatted text and pictures
  • Save keystrokes by typing simple abbreviations to get long snippets
  • Organize snippets into groups
  • Add snippet groups from external files and online sources
  • Insert the current date and time in any format you prefer
  • Correct typos automatically
  • Sync snippets via .Mac
  • Print snippets by group
  • Type special characters without launching the special characters palette
  • Position the cursor wherever you want in your expanded snippet
  • For programmers, make editor-independent code templates and invoke AppleScripts
  • Import from Textpander, TypeIt4Me (v2 & 3) and Typinator (v1)
  • Available in English, German, French, Japanese and Italian

What's new in this version:

  • Improved menu performance on Leopard (10.5)
  • Reduced memory usage on Leopard
  • Fixed rich text import
  • Other minor fixes and improvements

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

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TextExpander ReviewWorks very well - Version: 2.6.1, 4/30/2009 03:48PM PST

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m57
I was a longtime user of TypeIt4Me, the first Mac app that did this sort of thing. TypeIt4Me is really the granddaddy of these sorts of apps, but unfortunately, like a grandaddy it has sort of gotten a little slow and outdated. I switched to TextExpander because of expansion issues with TypeIt4Me, issues that I brought to the developers attention and he could not fix. Basically it couldn't keep up with me when I was typing fast and would expand words in the wrong place. I have only used TextExpander for a week, but I have not once had the same issue. Also, I have found the user interface more intuitive. TypeIt4Me is still a great product, so it is worth checking out if you are in the market for this kind of utility, but for now I have happily made the switch and would recommend TextExpander.
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TextExpander CommentaryHas Never Worked Properly - Version: 2.6, 3/25/2009 10:24AM PST

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MAC_1984
I have been a licensed TextExpander user for years now, and it has never worked correctly, although I keep upgrading, but will not the next go around. I have since added Typinator to my collection and Typinator always works correctly.
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TextExpander ReviewGreat - Version: 2.5.2, 2/20/2009 01:42AM PST

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ChrisCairns1
I give it full marks. Nevertheless, does any one know about a free alternative even if it may not be as wonderful as text expander?
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