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Take Control of TextExpander

Author Michael E Cohen
Release Date: 2012/07/01
ISBN: 9781615421374
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Book Description

Join expert Mac writer Michael E. Cohen as he helps you enjoy the power of TextExpander 3, the award-winning text expansion utility from Smile. If you're a TextExpander newbie, you'll learn how to create "snippets" of text (like your address) that you can insert into any text by typing a short abbreviation (for example, addd).

Once you're comfortable with TextExpander's core controls and options, it's time to learn the more sophisticated options for inserting a snippet. You'll also discover how to add optional snippet groups created by Smile and others, create and share your own groups, move groups between Macs using MobileMe or Dropbox, and get the basics on integrating TextExpander with AppleScript and even with the command line.

The ebook also explain how to share your snippets with your iOS devices and access them using Smile's TextExpander touch app.

Book Description

Join expert Mac writer Michael E. Cohen as he helps you enjoy the power of TextExpander 3, the award-winning text expansion utility from Smile. If you're a TextExpander newbie, you'll learn how to create "snippets" of text (like your address) that you can insert into any text by typing a short abbreviation (for example, addd).

Once you're comfortable with TextExpander's core controls and options, it's time to learn the more sophisticated options for inserting a snippet. You'll also discover how to add optional snippet groups created by Smile and others, create and share your own groups, move groups between Macs using MobileMe or Dropbox, and get the basics on integrating TextExpander with AppleScript and even with the command line.

The ebook also explain how to share your snippets with your iOS devices and access them using Smile's TextExpander touch app.

Table of Contents

  1. Read Me First
    1. Updates and More
    2. Basics
    3. What’s New in Version 1.1
  2. Introduction
  3. TextExpander Quick Start
  4. Meet TextExpander
    1. Get TextExpander
    2. Run the Snippet Creation Assistant
    3. Know Your Interfaces
    4. Make and Use a Simple Snippet
    5. Learn the Types of Snippet Content
  5. Create and Use Complex Snippets
    1. Add Formatting and Pictures
    2. Meet the Macros
    3. Place the Cursor
    4. Insert the Clipboard or Another Snippet
    5. Include Special Keys
    6. Include Dates and Times
    7. Make a Fill-in Snippet
  6. Organize Your Snippets
    1. Make Groups and Arrange Them
    2. Organize a Group’s Contents
    3. Save, Add, and Import Groups
    4. Customize Group Settings
  7. Find Your Snippets
    1. Browse Your Snippets
    2. Search and Filter Your Snippets
  8. Set TextExpander Options
    1. Manage Your Interfaces
    2. Set Expansion Options
    3. Set Auto-capitalization Options
    4. Back Up Your Snippets Automatically
  9. Create Snippets as You Go
    1. Set Up Your Services
    2. Use Hotkeys
    3. Create a New Snippet
    4. Edit the Last Expanded Snippet
  10. Share and Sync Snippets
    1. Export Your Snippets
    2. Sync with Dropbox
  11. Script with Snippets
    1. Script with AppleScript
    2. Script with the Shell
    3. Combine Scripting Snippets
  12. Appendix A: Use TextExpander touch
    1. Exchange Snippets with Your Mac
    2. Expand in the App
    3. Expand in Compatible Apps
  13. Learn More
  14. About This Book
    1. Ebook Extras
    2. About the Author
    3. About the Publisher
  15. Copyright and Fine Print
  16. Featured Titles
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