Editor’s Note: My thanks to Smile Software for sponsoring the RSS feed this week. TextExpander is one of those staple apps on my Mac that when it\u2019s not running I feel handicapped. I have over 60 snippets I use \u2014 from email signatures, to Amazon and iTunes link codes, to custom replies for emails, to common miscapitalizations of certain words, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n

Moreover, those snippets sync to my iPhone and iPad via TextExpander\u2019s iOS App. And since the iPhone and iPad writing apps I use have built-in iOS TextExpander support, I keep many of the same writing advantages that I have set up on my Mac.<\/em><\/p>\n

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TextExpander can be as simple or as geeky as you want. Whatever your level of experience, there’s a TextExpander tip for you:<\/p>\n
Getting Started:<\/strong> Make a snippet for your email address. You\u2019ll be amazed at the keystrokes you\u2019ll save not having to type that over and over.<\/p>\n
Intermediate:<\/strong> Add one of the Predefined Groups, like HTML\/CSS snippets or instant URL shorteners. There\u2019s even an AutoCorrect group to fix your typos.<\/p>\n
Advanced:<\/strong> Try fill-in snippets, which have multiple variable fields. For example, you could have a form letter with blanks for name, product, company, etc. Type your abbreviation, fill in the fields and you’re done.<\/p>\n
Even More Advanced:<\/strong> Create your own AppleScript and shell script snippets.<\/p>\n
Get the free demo<\/a>. Don\u2019t miss the 20% off special discount. Use the coupon code SYN0312 in the Smile store<\/a> (Expires March 31, 2012).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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