Textpander is a software that helps users type faster by providing on-the-fly typing acceleration. It allows users to create custom abbreviations for frequently used phrases and insert them with just a few keystrokes, improving productivity and efficiency.
Textpander has a range of features that make typing a breeze. For example, you can use it to insert standard greetings, text fragments, and signatures – including formatted text and pictures. Additionally, you can insert the current date and time in any format you prefer, and use editor-independent code templates with Textpander positioning the cursor just where it needs to be.
You can even type special characters without having to launch any special characters palette, and Textpander will correct typos automatically. Better yet, you can import text snippets from other typing utilities, giving you even more customization options.
Textpander is controlled from its own preference pane inside your System Preferences, and it's designed for easy handling, blending in perfectly with your operating system. The latest version offers even more benefits, with both Textpander's preference pane and background process being universal binaries now. This means that Textpander runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs.
Whether you're a professional writer, student, or just an avid typist, Textpander is a useful utility that will make your life easier. It's available in English, French, and German, so it's an essential tool for non-native English speakers looking to type out messages and documents more accurately and quickly.
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