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using Shorthand with editing reports - KSMT


Posted: Nov 06, 2013

Does anyone know where to get a list of Shorthand macros that work with editing SR?  I used to have some, would really appreciate any help getting some together again.  TIA!

Shorthand with editing - SM

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Wouldn't you rather create your own than try to memorize someone else's, though? It's such an individualized feature. It is a pain creating from scratch, but I think you'll be happier creating your own. That's my 2 cents. :)

creating your own - OP

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I have 21,000+ entries in SHand and have created those myself. I am just looking for specific editing shortcuts, like back up, change a comma to a period, etc. I will end up creating them myself if I don't get any leads this way.


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