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expanding instatext word entries - sapient

Posted: Dec 19, 2009

With instatex, there are phrase entries on the left and word entries which show up on the right side. To expand the phrase entries you just hit the space bar after the short entry, but how do you make the word entries expand? And how do you choose the second on the list, or the third, ect. I cannot figure this stupid thing out, even after going through the help menu.

Thank you to anyone that can explain this!!

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On the top toolbar in Instant Text:
1. Choose "Options"
2. Then choose "Usage"
3. Then choose "Markers"

This will get you to the screen where you can customize the markers that you use to expand your words and phrases.

I can't remember what the default settings (factory settings) are because I customized mine long ago. I have my words set to expand when I hit either the left or right bracket key (i.e. either the "[" key or the "]" key. I chose these because they're easiest for me, but you can look in the list and choose anything else you want...the colon, semicolon, curly brackets, slashes...whatever works out easiest for you. There's a long list for you to choose from and you can even choose more than one, it doesn't limit you to choosing just one of them.

Then, whenever you're typing and you hit that "marker key" that you chose, Instant Text will expand the corresponding word or phrase.

To get the second or third entry in the list, just hit the corresponding number, i.e. 2 for the second, 3 for the third, etc., and then hit your "marker key."

I think I love you - sapient

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I have never 'opened' my InstaText open completely. I use it with Cerner, so I just always have the little thingy at the bottom. I almost cried when I couldn't find a tool bar or an options tab, but then I hit "expand" to pull it big and there they were! My one is currently set at / (which is why I would randomly expand things I didn't want!). I am so excited. This is going to help SO much!! Thank you!

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I've been using Instant Text for a long time (since it first came out), so I'm always glad to help with any questions. Once you get the hang of it, I think you'll really love it!

Also, I have a question for you, would you mind if I emailed you?

Don't mind at all, go ahead - sapient

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thanks, I emailed you - no message

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The manual or help file is a must-read. You can (sm) - IT Fan

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practice using Instant Text as you follow along in the manual. You'll learn IT a whole lot faster if you do.

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