6/25/2023 0 Comments Typinator vs typeit4me![]() ![]() The idea is that snippets can be stored for use and cut down on the time taken to type them repeatedly. It may sound like not much, but in fact a few seconds of typing the same phrase hundreds of times a week can add up to an expensive amount of time. Snippets saves time and therefore frees up space for more productive activities. Snippets can be managed so that only those who need to use them have access, can be easily shared with newcomers to the company, and can be stored in an organized fashion so they are easy to access for use. ![]() This is a feature designed to save time and keep those who need it on message. TextExpander also includes a comprehensive spellcheck tool – across many languages – which is as expected. However, a more impressive function is that with which it suggests the use of snippets as you are writing the text. Furthermore, it can also insert clipboard content, create email signatures that are on brand, and bring in formatted text that is universal to all within the company for further brand awareness. TextExpander can automatically insert current date and time where these may be needed in text and offers several coding features. These include shortening long URLs automatically, importing data from other areas, and many more functions that will be of interest should you wish to embed code into your communications for any reason. The package is also equipped with some Windows-specific features that will come in useful to anyone using the Microsoft suite, has iOS specific features (only available for the English language version) and a plug-in for Chrome. Languages that it can work with include Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Russian. Pro tip: Check out Grammarly if you want to write error-free Conclusion With the many features that TextExpander offers it is clearly going to be of interest to many users, but is it right for you? Here’s what we think of it overall. The ‘snippets’ idea that drives TextExpander is a good one and will certainly save time and effort by helping with those repetitive phrases that crop up in emails and texts. It is easy to use and as it can be added to continually, you will build up a library of useful phrases very quickly. If you are involved with a business that is finding its feet in the market, the on-brand messaging aspect of TextExpander will also be of interest as it helps get your name and message out there. Overall, a sensibly priced, easy to use package that offers an innovative method of saving time and improving productivity.IOS and macOS have a tool called Text Replacement. You can learn all about it in this iMore article. Text Replacement syncs via iCloud, and works in any iOS app, since it is baked into the operating system itself. TextExpander by Smile Software (opens in new tab) is what I use. It's far more powerful than the built-in tool. TextExpander can expand far more than just text.
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