TextExpander lets you save the text you type most often as snippets and insert them anywhere with a short abbreviation. This category is the hub for using it well. You’ll find step-by-step tutorials, tips on fill-ins, formatting, and public groups, guidance on TextExpander’s AI features, release notes, webinars, and stories from customers who’ve saved hours each week. New users can start with the beginner tutorials, and teams can learn how to share snippets for consistent messaging.
Delimiters control when TextExpander Snippets expand, so abbreviations only trigger when you mean them to. See where to find delimiter settings, how a space or Return key works as a trigger, and when to use one.
Nested Snippets let one TextExpander Snippet include another, so a change to a signature or link updates everywhere. See how to insert Snippets into Snippets and how teams use nesting for shared text and links.
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.
Cursor positioning in TextExpander places your cursor anywhere inside an expanded Snippet instead of at the end. See how to add the %| macro, common uses in everyday writing, and how it helps with coding languages.
Key Press macros let a TextExpander Snippet press Tab, Return, and other keys for you. See how to insert them from the Editing Bar and use them to fill online forms, move through spreadsheets, and more.
File naming Snippets in TextExpander help you name documents, invoices, photos, and other files in a consistent format. See how to build basic and advanced naming Snippets with dates and drop-downs, plus ideas and tips.
The Clipboard macro in TextExpander pulls whatever you last copied into a Snippet as it expands. See where to find it in the Editing Bar, how it works, and practical ways to reuse copied text in templates.
Cliché correction Snippets in TextExpander replace overused phrases with clearer wording as you type. Get the pre-made group, see how it works like autocorrect, and learn how teams can share their own list of phrases to avoid.
Sharing TextExpander Snippets spreads your team's best wording and know-how. See how to share personal Snippets, create public groups, share with your circle, and manage shared groups with TextExpander for Teams.
