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.
The Tab key macro in TextExpander presses Tab for you, so one Snippet can fill several fields in a web form or email. See how to add Tab and other key macros to Snippets and where to find them in the app.
Keeping a team on-message is easier when marketing copy lives in shared TextExpander Snippets. See an example promotional Snippet, how to share it with the team, and how nesting it in signatures keeps messaging current.
Creating TextExpander Snippets on the fly is quick from the Mac menu bar or Windows system tray. See how to make a new Snippet, build one from the clipboard, edit the last expanded Snippet, and use shortcuts to do it faster.
Inline search in TextExpander lets you find and insert any Snippet without remembering its abbreviation. See how to trigger search on Mac, Windows, or Chromebook, browse results with arrow keys, and insert the right text.
TextExpander for Mac can keep running in the background with its Dock icon, menu bar icon, or both hidden. See which Appearance settings to change and which shortcuts to memorize so you can still reach the app.
Rich text link Snippets in TextExpander insert clickable, formatted links instead of raw URLs. See how to create and use them, when plain text works better, how to match fonts, and examples of useful link Snippets.
Email replies take less effort when signatures, fill-in templates, and common responses live in TextExpander. See example email workflows for photographers, real estate agents, lawyers, medical offices, and support teams.
Organizing TextExpander Snippets well makes them easier to remember and use. Get five practical tips on purposeful abbreviations, folders, special characters, and ignoring Snippets, plus ideas from the community.
Fun TextExpander Snippets can insert emoji, photos, ASCII art, and upside-down or circled letters with a few keystrokes. See which public groups to subscribe to and how to use them for lighthearted messages.