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Practical ways to type less, reply faster and keep your team consistent.

TextExpander For Travelers

Travel planning means entering the same personal details again and again. See how TextExpander keeps names, addresses, booking info, and packing checklists ready to insert anywhere you type, so trips take less prep.

Marcelle Santos

Using TextExpander to Avoid Negative Words and Terms

Negative words can make clear feedback sound harsh. See how to rephrase negatives into positives, stay mindful of meaning, and communicate clearly, using TextExpander Snippets to keep preferred wording close at hand.

Brad McCarty

Optimizing Your Daily Routine With TextExpander

A daily routine has plenty of repeated writing, from journaling to wrap-up notes. Follow a workday from morning to evening with TextExpander Snippet ideas for planning, meeting agendas, check-ins, and asking for help.

Kerry Provenzano

How To Quickly Apply for Jobs Using TextExpander

Applying for jobs quickly starts with a clear strategy. Follow a five-step approach to studying listings, tailoring resumes and cover letters, and updating LinkedIn, then use TextExpander for messages, links, and forms.

Marcelle Santos

How the 80/20 Rule Applies to TextExpander

The 80/20 rule suggests a large share of what you type is nearly identical. See how the principle applies to TextExpander and where to start: your most-sent emails, long words you use often, and Snippet suggestions.

Kerry Provenzano

​​Our Top 5 Distraction Reduction Techniques

Distraction reduction is a skill you can build, much like a muscle. These five techniques cover taking real breaks, choosing a work soundtrack, adjusting your workflow, taming your smartphone, and using focus tools.

Kerry Provenzano

Using TextExpander for Startup Public Relations

Startup public relations often falls to founders before a dedicated PR hire exists. See why in-house PR can work, when to hold off on pitching media, and how TextExpander helps with outreach, relationships, and reviews.

Brad McCarty

Open Library Series: Jennifer Burnett’s Power User Snippets

Jennifer Burnett, Customer Success Manager at TextExpander, shares the power user Snippets behind her customer calls and trainings. Get a look at how she onboards teams and adapts TextExpander to each customer's needs.

Marcelle Santos

5 Reasons You Should Hire a Virtual Assistant

A virtual assistant can take on scheduling, email, and travel planning for busy professionals. Here are five reasons to hire one, from better time management to skills you lack, and why the cost often pays for itself.

Brad McCarty