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textexpander for Mac & iOS

TextExpander is a utility app for Mac and iOS that can boost your productivity by reducing how much you type. Using what are called snippets long or complex words, phrases and even paragraphs can be entered instantly. In this tutorial we look at how to build different snippets types and how those can then be applied when working on a Mac, iPad or iPhone!  

-See how to save time by not repeatly typeing certain words and phrases.
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TextExpander for Mac Lessons…

1. Introduction to TextExpander

2. Main Window & Menubar

3. Edit & Create Snippets

4. Formatted Snippets

5. Groups

6. Sharing & Public Groups

7. Macros with the Editing Bar

8. Fill-ins

9. Nested Snippets

10. Search Snippets

11. Suggested Snippets

12. Delimiters

13. Preferences

14. Wrap Up

Free Lesson: Date & Time Macros

 

TextExpander for iOS Lessons…

1. Introduction to TextExpander for iOS

2. Install & Setup

3. Adding Snippets

4. Formatted Snippets

5. Macros

6. Groups

7. Conflicts

8. The TextExpander Keyboard

9. Wrap Up (iOS)

Free Lesson: The TextExpander Keyboard

 

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