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Title: Auto typing application
Post by: Crooksy on Fri, 08 June 2012, 08:33:33

Hi there

I’m looking for a program that I used many years ago. Its main use is auto typing for people who may write letters that contain the same paragraphs and sentences multiple times per day.

You would type in the commonly used paragraphs or sentences and assign them either, a hotkey or combination of characters. The program would then run in the background and not have to be actively used, therefore increasing productivity.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me the program I am talking about or suggest one that does exactly the same?

Crooks

Title: Auto typing application
Post by: TexasFlood on Fri, 08 June 2012, 09:15:02

To get the response started, here's one, Text Expander for Windows (http://www.jitbit.com/autotext/text-expander-for-windows/), and how to  leverage existing capabilities in Word (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/add-autotext-HA010255209.aspx).

Title: Auto typing application
Post by: TexasFlood on Fri, 08 June 2012, 09:18:14

To get the ball rolling...

Here's one, Text Expander for Windows (http://www.jitbit.com/autotext/text-expander-for-windows/), and how to  leverage existing capabilities in Word (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/add-autotext-HA010255209.aspx).

Title: Auto typing application
Post by: Java Doc on Tue, 12 June 2012, 18:25:13

For Windows

Phrase Express
Texter from Life Hacker

For Mac

Text Expander
Typinator

Title: Re: Auto typing application
Post by: cr0ben on Sun, 22 July 2012, 15:48:17

+1 for Texter and it's free too

Title: Re: Auto typing application
Post by: 1stGenRex on Tue, 07 August 2012, 09:43:44

I used to use KeyText. Although it was at work, and I didn't pay for the license (they did) but it worked great for closing tickets with very similar resolutions (like resetting lotus notes passwords and such).

Title: Re: Auto typing application
Post by: hoggy on Tue, 07 August 2012, 14:14:21

Autohotkey is worth a look,  but it's a lot more work to setup.   You can remap keys with it too.  It's free.

Another option is macro express,  while it isn't great for autotext it is great for setting up a macro within a few minutes of installation.  You can record a macro,  or code one up (either by editing a recorded one, or starting from scratch).  Sadly, it's not free.