When you want to type less, especially on an iPhone or mobile device, text expansion is the way to go. For some ideas on getting started with an app like TextExpander, read this article Text expanded: The strange case of typing less but getting more | The Indiana Lawyer. Using text expansion ideas can help … Continue reading Want to type less but get more?
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Recently, Smile software updated its TextExpander beta for Windows. This is a big update, making TextExpander on Windows look and feel like its Mac counterpart. In normal use the beta is definitely more reliable and makes editing snippets easier. Having all your snippets available on all platforms is an added plus. TextExpander is one of … Continue reading TextExpander Windows beta update
Did you know the iPhone offers an easy way to sign PDFs? I find in my practice that I often need a client to review and sign a document. This can sometimes cause issues for my clients as they don’t have easy access to a printer and scanner. This can add delay to getting a … Continue reading How to sign a PDF using your iPhone
Introduction Anyone who tracks time likely uses certain phrases numerous times per day. While each time entry is unique, it often contains similar components. Those repeated phrases are prime candidates for automated text expansion. Faster billing entries are essential in today's fast moving environment. I use and recommend TextExpander (iOS) and TextExpander (Mac) (there’s also … Continue reading Use TextExpander For Faster Billing Entries
I've been wanting a quick way to insert a checkbox (☐) character into a text file. TextExpander to the rescue. I created the snippet from from my Mac to find the character I wanted, but it will now work on iOS too. First, you need to be able to view the Character Viewer on your Mac. … Continue reading Add a checkbox shortcut to TextExpander
Last week, I wrote about changing the phrase "id" to Id. using Autohotkey. This week is a variation to that tip, using AHK to expand the letters "eg" to "e.g.,". This is a simple concept, but one I use often. The script is: ::eg::e.g., Type the letters "eg" followed by a space, and the script will … Continue reading T3:29 | Autohotkey Tip: change eg to e.g.,
Like TextExpander on my iDevices and Mac, Autohotkey is my favorite text expansion program in a Windows environment. I know I have saved hours of time using AHK keyboard shortcuts. You can use the link above to learn more about how to create your own scripts and add the ideas I share … Continue reading T3:26 | 5 Autohotkey Keyboard Shortcuts to speed up your day
This week's Tech Tip Tuesday includes a short video that shows you how to use AutoHotKey to automatically change a string of numbers 1112223333 to (111) 222-3333. If you need an overview of AutoHotkey, check out these posts: here, here, and here. Pause the video and type the code into your AHK script. Or, send me a message … Continue reading T3:11 | AutoHotKey Tip: Convert Number to Phone Number
Tech Tip Tuesday (T3:09) I've posted before about using AutoHotKey text expansion (and more) software. This week's Tech Tip Tuesday will focus show you how to use AHK to automatically add your email signature to an Outlook message or web-based email. Step One: Read this post for how to download and install AHK Read step-by-step … Continue reading T3:09 | Use AutoHotKey To Automatically Add Email Signatures
