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Ugh - I hate AutoCorrect. I am considering - getting Instant Text..Can anyone

Posted: Nov 02, 2014

give me any advice on this program? I've never used Instant Text before...or Autocorrect (used to work for MM - they had their own expander)....but now I have a job where I use MS Word. It's taking forever to make my expanders....and now I am hearing that if you put too many in there it can slow things down? And that it's easy to lose all of your expanders!

Does anyone love/hate Instant text as compared to AutoCorrect? Do you think it's worth the money? I'm down to my last few bucks so can't really afford to buy it unless it is REALLY much better than AutoCorrect....help please!!!

If you are doing 95% VR does it really matter though? - Dont really use an expander doing VR...n/m

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Having the best productivity tools - does matter

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You will be faster which means a better paycheck, and you will spare your fingers.

Typing a few letters to have your expander execute all the finger-twisting keyboard shortcuts you need to press to correct VR mistakes is much easier and keeps your fingers on the home-row.

Editing may require new skills in creating macro-like expansions. Once they are done, you'll see the difference as you did when spending time on making lists of words and phrases.

Your VR must be a WHOLE LOT - better than mine

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if you don't need to add/correct enough to use autocorrect/ShortHand or whatever. Lucky you!

I'm with you - expander gets in the way when editing - I use Edit Script

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I have some macros that I use - when there is the end of a sentence and I need to change it to a comma, or a semicolon, etc. but the actual expander itself gets in the way and sometimes changes things that I don't want changed.

I do okay on my speed so I don't worry about it. It's easier for me this way. I use my mouse, too. I use some of the keyboard shortcuts, but I'm a mouse girl and always will be.

I tried Instant Text...SM - Old Anon

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10 years back while working in-house and didn't really care for it. I used PRD in the olden days, which was pretty simple, and that's all I wanted. I didn't use the Instant Text at work and just used Autocorrect for the 9 years I was there and didn't have any problems with overloading it or losing anything. Now that I'm at home working for a MTSO, I have SpeedType. It's true you don't use expansions as much with editing, but for the few straight jobs I do, I can really fly. Whatever expansion program you buy (there are ones cheaper than Instant Text), their tech support can probably help you convert whatever you already have in your Autocorrect into the new program. I don't remember the names of the other programs, but I seem to remember a few mentioned in the $39-$49 range. Maybe others will weigh in on that.

Thanks for replying old anon! - That was helpful....n/m

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IT7 - is better

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than earlier version of Instant Text and much more usable and friendly.

Agree. I've used AutoCorrrect and Instant Text is - so much better

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I've only used Instant Text 7 so have no knowledge of earlier editions. I just wish I had bought it sooner. I found it easy to learn (though I still haven't used it to its full potential) and it's amazing how much it speeds up your production. I work in straight typing, so for me it is worth the money.

If you want to see for yourself - try it out

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using the free download at link below.

You can import your .aco (MM) file and your .acl (Autocorrect) file with a few clicks.

IT is great - iseeee

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I use it after changing accounts, agency, and twice losing everything I had to their systems, now I get to keep everything in IT it belongs to me. I like it very much. I used to use AutoInsert in Word which IS convenient as it kicks in as you type, however it would overflow and go crazy sometimes. IT will NEVER overflow. Also, their CSRs are very friendly and helpful and respond superfast, within 24/7.

Try out "Shorthand for Windows" - hb

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I use a really old-school version of expander called Shorthand for Windows, pcshorthand.com. I change the "pause" feature to "0" and it inserts everything instantly. I have over 3,000 things saved in mine and it doesn't slow down or anything. Also, they let you buy it or you can pay for it monthly, quarterly, etc. It is really cheap too. I also transcribe with Word, but it will work with any platform you use. They offer a 30 day free trial.

Instant Text versus Shorthand with Inscribe/Emdat.. - suzncatznkidz

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I had been using Shorthand for the past 10+ years and loved it! However, recently started working for a company that uses the Inscribe/Emdat platform, and Shorthand didn't work with it too well. Tried all the troubleshooting suggestions to fix the problem, but no go, so I downloaded the 30-day trial of Instant Text to try out, and so far it works very smoothly with Inscribe, and I was able to easily transfer all my Shorthand entries over to Instant Text. Just wanted you to know in case Inscribe was your platform.

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