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Anyone using ShortCut expansion program? - Eva

Posted: Jun 11, 2012

I've used the ShortCut expansion program for 13 years so I'd hate to have to change now, but I'm having a problem with my expansions popping out ever since I installed Word 2010. They actually come out in slow motion, so slowly that I have a paragraph typed and only two or so words will be expanded.

Is anyone aware of a problem with Word 2010, or if you use the ShortCut program, are you aware if an update is needed? I do recall needing an update of some sort when I started using Windows XP, so I'm thinking that might be the problem. But I've already had to quit one job before I actually got started. I'm getting ready to test for another and am worried that ShortCut will not work with any given program out there.

Thanks!

Have the IT guy help you - me

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They should be able to fix whatever setting is needed on your computer. I had been using Shorthand with XP, got ShortCut when I got a new computer with Windows 7 and Word 2010. Isn't there some way to hit "repair program" when you troubleshoot? I am not a techy, but it is probably something simple that they could help you with. Even your ISP provider should be able to talk you thru it or let you know what the issue is. Good luck.

Thanks for your reply! - Eva

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I'm thinking I need to purchase an updated version as I got this one back in 2003.

I'll see if I can find something about a repair program because to have an IT guy would mean I've accepted another position, and I just hate to do that not knowing if my expansion program will cause me problems again. It works great with Emdat, but it seems most companies have their own platform, and if they require Word 2010, I'm probably sunk.

Thanks again!

if you can't get it to work, you can always try - Instant Text free for 30 days

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And you can convert your ShortCut list so you can continue using your expansions.

Instant Text - Eva

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I have an older version - Instant Text V Pro - that I've never bothered to install. I didn't realize I could transfer my ShortCut expansions. Do you think it would be compatible with the new MT platforms out there, and Word 2010, or do you think I would need a new version of that? Also, do you know if IT works with Emdat?

Thanks!

Instant Text 7 works with Emdat & Word 2010 - sm

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To use IT with Emdat and MS Office 2010, you would need version 7 of Instant Text. If you are a registered user of V Pro, you can get a discount when upgrading. Their tech support can help you with getting started with version 7 and importing your shortcuts. They can also tell you if you are registered with version V.

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