Author Archives: Michael

About Michael

I am the Community Manager for PhraseExpress and will show you tips and tricks to get the most out of this text expander software.

Productivity tips from the TechHusband

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Michael

Please check out http://techhusband.com/18-ways-to-get-things-done-faster-part-2/ which provides useful tips to get things done faster. Including PhraseExpress.

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Insert Euro and Dollar currency symbol

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Michael

Insert the Euro sign with ease. Continue reading →

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Insert a random name with a hotkey

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Michael

PhraseExpress can be used to insert a random phrase (quote, name, sentence) when pressing a hotkey:

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Import lists of abbreviations and phrases from any plain text file

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Michael

PhraseExpress can import lists of abbreviations and phrases from any plain text file:

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Create text snippets with the ABCZ abbreviation scheme

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Michael

Jon Knowles introduced the ABCZ scheme to create abbreviations for medical transcription purposes that can be easily memorized. Learn in this video how to easily create such abbreviations from any plain text file with the help of PhraseExpress:

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Text Snippets Export

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Michael

The Text Snippets Organizer PhraseExpress can export any text snippets folder for use with any other PhraseExpress installation. This video shows you step-by-step how to export phrase folders: Please learn more about data import/export in the PhraseExpress manual.

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Autotext based on the program window title

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Michael

Text Expander for Windows, PhraseExpress, can insert different phrases based on the program window title. Continue reading →

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Autotext Options

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Michael

Walk-through video tutorial about the PhraseExpress Autotext options. Continue reading →

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Share common phrases with a NAS

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Michael

The Boilerplate Template Manager PhraseExpress can also share a common phrase file with the help of a NAS device. Please watch the video tutorial to learn how to configure the PhraseExpress Server service:

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How to automatically log into website

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Michael

Automatically log into website accounthow to automatically log into website with PhraseExpress. Continue reading →

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Text Inserter Freeware

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Michael

If you have another PC where you just need a simple Autotext utility without all the advanced features of PhraseExpress, please check out our new Text Inserter program. The Text Inserter “InstantType” expands text abbreviations into longer phrases. Not more, … Continue reading →

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Know your Typing Speed

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Michael

Measure your real typing speed. Continue reading →

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Batch Text Import

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Michael

Batch text snippets import in PhraseExpress. Continue reading →

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Smart AutoCorrect

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Michael

New AutoCorrect feature learns individual user’s typos. Continue reading →

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Major new version of the text insertion utility PhraseExpress available

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Michael

A major new version of the text insertion utility PhraseExpress has been released today. Click here to learn more about the new features.

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Inline Calculations

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Michael

Perform calculations while you type without the need to grab your pocket calculator. Continue reading →

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Text Inserter – Usage Examples

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Michael

Howard Gettson demonstrates some nice applications for the Text Inserter program PhraseExpress. Continue reading →

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Insert a future or past date or time within a text snippet

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Michael

Insert future or past date with PhraseExpress. Continue reading →

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Boilerplate templates with input forms

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Michael

Add input forms to your boilerplate templates with PhraseExpress. Continue reading →

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Creating and using text variables

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Michael

This expert video tutorial explains the use of macro functions to create text variables.´in PhraseExpress. Continue reading →

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Autotext with multiple choice

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Michael

The Text Expander “PhraseExpress” allows you to re-use the same Autotext abbreviation for multiple different phrases. Continue reading →

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Autotext for medical transcription

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Michael

Use Autotext for medical transcription. Continue reading →

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Text Expander for Windows

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Michael

Text Expander for Windows Continue reading →

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Customize the SmartSearch feature

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Michael

Search any highlighted text in any application in your preferred search engine. Continue reading →

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Insert a handwritten signature by Autotext

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Michael

Insert your hand-written signature triggered by an Autotext. Continue reading →

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Enclose text with quotation marks

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Michael

Enclose text with quotation marks automatically with PhraseExpress. Continue reading →

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Insert a date stamp with a hotkey

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Michael

The text insertion program PhraseExpress can not only manage frequently used text templates but also insert the current date or time stamp with a single keypress. This video illustrates how to configure PhraseExpress in just a few easy steps: Learn … Continue reading →

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