TextExpander macros are special placeholders you can include in snippets to automate actions. For example, pressing keys, inserting dynamic content (dates/times), or moving the cursor. In other words, macros make your snippets do more than just insert static text–they perform tasks for you. This can dramatically speed up repetitive workflows and reduce errors. As one…
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Top Knowledge Management Software Solutions for 2025
Knowledge management (KM) software is designed to help organizations store, manage, and share information efficiently. Businesses need to ensure their knowledge is organized, accessible, and easily shareable across teams. KM software allows organizations to centralize their knowledge, improve collaboration, and enhance productivity. KM software provides a range of benefits, from helping businesses reduce information silos…
Why Your Team Should Use TextExpander with Microsoft Outlook
Using a text expander alongside Microsoft Outlook addresses a key limitation of built-in templates. Outlook has features like Quick Parts or My Templates, but those are stored per user and cannot be easily shared or updated team-wide in real time In contrast, a text expander–or to be specific, the TextExpander–lets you create a central repository…
The Best aText Alternatives for Mac & Windows in 2025
Tired of typing the same phrases, email addresses, or code snippets over and over? Text expanders are fantastic productivity boosters, saving you countless keystrokes by automatically replacing short abbreviations with longer blocks of text. While aText is a well-known player in this space, you might be looking for something different. Perhaps you need robust support…
20 Office Productivity Tools to Streamline Your Workflow in 2025
Feeling swamped? It’s a common story. The good news is, the right tools can genuinely change how you work, helping you cut through the clutter and actually get more done. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress in 2025, you’ve landed in the right spot. We’ve sifted through the…
Top PhraseExpress Alternatives in 2025
PhraseExpress is a popular tool used for text expansion and autotext, helping users save time by automating repetitive typing tasks. Whether you’re typing the same phrases, email responses, or coding snippets, PhraseExpress can streamline your workflow. But sometimes, users may find themselves looking for alternatives. This could be due to pricing, specific feature requirements, or…
13 Free Tools Similar to a Text Expander App
Text expansion tools help automate repetitive typing, and there are even free options that offer basic snippet expansion. For example, many operating systems include simple text replacement features. Various free or open-source apps can also expand abbreviations into longer text. We identified 13 of the top tools and have presented them below in this guide….
What is a Cross-Platform Text Expander?
A text expander is a productivity tool that turns short shortcuts into longer, pre-written content (called snippets) wherever you type. In practice, you create an abbreviation (e.g. “;br”) and the expander automatically replaces it with the full text (e.g. “Best regards, [Name]”) – eliminating repetitive typing. A cross-platform text expander offers this capability on all…
Customer Service Call Scripts: Examples, Templates & Best Practices
When a customer picks up the phone to call your support team, what happens next can define their entire experience with your brand. That’s where customer service call scripts come in. These scripts serve as a foundation for consistent, clear, and professional communication—helping agents stay on track while guiding customers toward quick, effective resolutions. But…
The Best AI Writing Tools in 2025
AI changed how we approach writing, making it easier and faster to generate content, for good or ill. Whether you’re a blogger, business owner, or marketer, there’s an AI tool to expedite the writing process. These tools can save you time and improve the quality of your work, whether it’s for content creation or SEO…
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