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IT and line counts vs other line count programs - newbie


Posted: Oct 24, 2011

I would like opinions about the IT (Instant Text) line count program? Do you find it user friendly? Are there other programs preferred/easier? Any suggestions or opinions? TIA.

Word expansion programs - luckyladyinca

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I highly recommend Speed Type versus Instant Text. I have both and love the Speed Type's basic, easy use. Betsy is fabulous, and if you are transitioning from another program, she will convert your abbreviations, so you have no downtime! Simply fabulous. I was using Abbreviate until I upgraded to Windows 7 64-bit, which is not compatible with Abbreviate. Instant Text has more functions and was just to complicated with my current workflow.

Word expansion - newbie

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Thank you luckyladyinca. I will check out Speed Type. I have IT and it is rather complicated. I am so used to auto correct and auto text, so this is new territory for me. I am looking for line count/invoice programs to use as an IC, which is also new to me, but with so many choices it is hard to know which is the better option. Once again, thank you for the response. Take care, happy typing!

To answer your question about the line count feature in - Instant Text

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the best would be to contact tech support at 781-272-3200 ext 2, and Textware will be happy to walk you through.


As far as  I can tell, Instant Text is the only expander program to offer a line count and invoicing utility in addition to its expander features.


Also, importing your Autocorrect file is easy, fast, and free of charge. Just click on the Autocorrect File button in the Importer. Again, if you need help, tech support at Textware will assist you. Have you called them?


 


 


 



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