TextExpander Keyboard Shortcuts
Hotkeys in TextExpander go beyond Snippet abbreviations. See what built-in keyboard shortcuts such as inline search do on Mac and Windows, and how to set your own shortcuts in the TextExpander preferences.
David Chartier wrote 37 articles for the TextExpander blog between 2016 and 2020, mainly TextExpander tips, how-tos and app integrations for Mac, Windows and iOS.
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Hotkeys in TextExpander go beyond Snippet abbreviations. See what built-in keyboard shortcuts such as inline search do on Mac and Windows, and how to set your own shortcuts in the TextExpander preferences.
The TextExpander keyboard for iPhone and iPad lets you expand Snippets in any iOS app. Follow the steps to set up the keyboard, use it day to day, and assign Snippet Keys for one-tap insertion of frequently used text.
Writer, speaker, and consultant Patrick Rhone explains how TextExpander keeps complete email replies a few keystrokes away. Hear his rule for deciding when repeated text should become a Snippet and how his workflow evolved.
An email reply system built in TextExpander lets you reuse your most common responses. Follow five steps: find repeat messages, install the app, create Snippets, test them, and repeat, plus tips to take it further.
Customer support teams can use TextExpander Snippets to answer FAQs, share common links, and keep replies consistent. Get started building a shared Snippet library that helps the whole support team respond faster.
Link Snippets in TextExpander make long URLs easy to insert and share in any app. Get started creating link Snippets, see how to use them on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and iPad, and browse ideas for link groups.
Getting started with TextExpander begins with a free account, a few public groups, and simple abbreviations. New users can follow this beginner walkthrough to create first Snippets, use search, and find helpful videos.
Illustrator and cartoonist George Coghill explains how TextExpander helps an independent artist handle the business side of the job. Read about his workflow, his time-saved stats, and the Snippets he uses most.
Windows users of TextExpander have several shortcuts worth knowing, from the system tray menu to keyboard shortcuts and search. Get tips on preferences, importing Snippets, public groups, and bringing your team on board.
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