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

TextExpander Tips: Use Text Snippets for Fast Web Searches

Site search Snippets in TextExpander turn search operators into quick abbreviations. Set up Snippets that search a specific website from any app, then add fill-in fields and pop-up menus for more flexible searches.

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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.

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TextExpander Snippets for Fun & Shenanigans

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.

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TextExpander Story: David Sparks, Attorney-At-Law

Business lawyer and podcaster David Sparks explains how TextExpander replaced his messy system of reference documents. Hear how Snippets support his contract writing, email, and other legal work in this user interview.

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TextExpander @ Work: Getting Started with Customer Support

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.

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TextExpander @ Work: A Guide for Writers

Writers can use TextExpander for far more than boilerplate text. See how plain text, HTML, Markdown, and WordPress Snippets help writers reuse formatting and frequently used text across drafts and publishing tools.

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