Take control of TextExpander / Michael E. Cohen and edited by Tonya Engst.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cohen, Michael E., author.

Contributor:

Engst, Tonya, editor.

Series:

Take control.

Take control

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

TextExpander (Computer file).

Macroprogramming.

Macro instructions (Electronic computers).

Macintosh (Computer)--Computer programs.

Macintosh (Computer).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (100 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

TextExpander

Take control of Text Expander

Text Expander

Place of Publication:

Ithaca, New York : TidBITS Publishing Inc., 2012.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Join expert Mac writer Michael E. Cohen as he helps you enjoy the power of TextExpander 4, 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

Contents:

Table of Contents; Read Me First; Updates and More; Basics; What's New in Version 1.1; Introduction; TextExpander Quick Start; Meet TextExpander; Get TextExpander; Run the Snippet Creation Assistant; Know Your Interfaces; Make and Use a Simple Snippet; Learn the Types of Snippet Content; Create and Use Complex Snippets; Add Formatting and Pictures; Meet the Macros; Place the Cursor; Insert the Clipboard or Another Snippet; Include Special Keys; Include Dates and Times; Make a Fill-in Snippet; Organize Your Snippets; Make Groups and Arrange Them; Organize a Group's Contents

Save, Add, and Import GroupsCustomize Group Settings; Find Your Snippets; Browse Your Snippets; Search and Filter Your Snippets; Set TextExpander Options; Manage Your Interfaces; Set Expansion Options; Set Auto-capitalization Options; Back Up Your Snippets Automatically; Create Snippets as You Go; Set Up Your Services; Use Hotkeys; Create a New Snippet; Edit the Last Expanded Snippet; Share and Sync Snippets; Export Your Snippets; Sync with Dropbox; Script with Snippets; Script with AppleScript; Script with the Shell; Combine Scripting Snippets; Appendix A: Use TextExpander touch

Exchange Snippets with Your MacExpand in the App; Expand in Compatible Apps; Learn More; About This Book; Ebook Extras; About the Author; About the Publisher; Copyright and Fine Print; Featured Titles

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover (ebrary, viewed March 17, 2014).

ISBN:

9781615423156

161542315X

OCLC:

775301752