Both Shorthand and Intant Text inserts the font being used at the time.
Posted By: No need to save same entry multiple times. on 2006-11-08
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- Both Shorthand and Intant Text inserts the font being used at the time. - No need to save same entry multiple times.
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Intant text trial version???
Does anyone know where to get a trial version of Instant Text? Thanks!
Is Intant Text hard to learn? Can I transfer
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The OP said text not font, but it does increase
all that is on the page, most of which includes the font size.
Like I said, I found this out by accident. Glad it helped you, too. I know I like it.
Instant Text will pull in whatever font you are using
in your actual document. No worries about types or sizes. You can also insert commands to bold, etc. within your entries, which makes it nice if one account wants bold/cap headings and one doesn't. I work for different hospitals and I have a separate glossary with each hospital name that I use for stuff that is unique to each hospital, i.e. facilities, doctor names, routines and normals by dictator. My MAIN glossary I keep as #1 and I add regular words, phrases, etc., that I would use regardless of hospital. Then I use the *include* feature to pull in the glossary of the hospital I am working on at the time. I love this product. Will never use another Expander again and won't have to, since it works with any windows-based application. I have carried it with me to 3 companies so far, each with a different platform, and I don't have to learn a new expansion program, worry about their IT depts. trying to convert my old expansions, etc. etc. etc.
If you set the default font then you don't have to keep switching for autotext or Instant Text.
Both entries will slip right in with the right font. You should really use templates if you switch a lot so you aren't constantly changing it.
I have IE set to display text size as largest, yet this font is so tiny I can barely see it.
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Ex-Text and Shorthand
Does anyone have problems with Ex-Text/Dictaphone working with ShortHand for Windows?
ShortHand vs. Instant Text
Which one has the better features, where do you get them, how much do they cost and how do you import them. Plus would I be able to import them myself, or would I have to have the tech people get involved.
Anyone Use Instant Text with Shorthand
I am a ShortHand user considering adding Instant Text, but the IT product literature says it imports other programs' abbreviations as an IT glossary. Does that mean you can no longer just type your abbreviations like you're used to but have to select them from a list and type a lot of numbers all the time? Also, if your Shorthand entries contain code (move-around keys, etc.), does IT still play them and their codes out accurately? Also, I can get 400% productivity increase with my Shorthand expansions. Does anyone out there get such results from IT? I really appreciate any advice, as there is no "free trial" with this product as there is with others!!!
Instant Text vs Shorthand
Saying ShortHand and Instant Text work about the same way is somewhat incorrect. I would say Instant Text does everything that Shorthand does, but Shorthand does not do everything that Instant Text does.
Some of the unique features are:
IT allows the same short form for different expansions
IT offers abbreviations without memorization
IT compiles a list of words and phrases for each doctor or specialty in seconds from your own transcription
IT includes preexisting glossaries you can use right away
IT expands pages of text instantaneously
etc.
You can be happy with either one of these expanders, it all depends on what you are comfortable with and which one makes you the most productive. You have to measure the return on your investment whether it is $100 or $200.
You can set up your own inserts by
using the auto text insert.
How to I insert text from a document into shorthand? I know I have to
highlight what I want to insert, but I cannot remember the keys for insertion. TIA!
Shorthand versus Instant Text?
Pros/cons? Any info on either would be great. Also, if anyone could elaborate on how much they increased their lines using programs such as these. Thank you!
I switched from Shorthand to Instant Text.. sm
and love my Instant Text! It is much smarter than I am though and I am still learning, but it has features that ShortHand did not. The support staff is great and the Productivity Board is also very helpful. There is a lot of information there and if you have not visited it, I would suggest you check it out as there are Shorthand and IT users there. It is www.productivitytalk.com.
Instant Text and Shorthand (Reposting)
Is there a way to convert my ShortHand to Instant Text or merge the two so that I can use all my Shorthand entries on a new platform that only uses Instant Text? (Platform is Medrite.) Any help appreciated.
Any opinions about Instant Text also appreciated. I've used Shorthand my entire career and am really nervous about not being able to use it and having to use IT.
Has anyone had problems with their Shorthand text expander? sm
I have had mine for almost 10 years with no problems and suddenly it started not working. The type it button became inactive. At first restarting it fixed it but then that stopped fixing it so I uninstalled and reinstalled and that worked for about a day and then it stopped working again and reinstalling didn't help the next time. Has anyone had this problem?
Instant Text to Shorthand question...
I just accepted a job with a company that supplies the ShortHand program and has a platform that is not compatible with Instant Text. Is there any way to convert my IT entries into SH? The tech guy said he's tried to no avail. I literally have years of Expanders built into IT and the thought of starting from scratch makes me want to  !
Shorthand and Instant Text do NOT require memorization.
Both have boxes or suggestion windows that you can stretch across the bottom of your screen that will list your abbreviations for you. For example, if I type tp, the suggestion box will bring up every "shortcut" that begins with tp. Tp = the patient, tps = the patient stated, tpwa = the patient was admitted, tpwbh = the patient was brought here, tpwst = the patient was seen today. I can either finish typing out the expansion, arrow down to the proper one, or hit a hot key or function key to insert the proper expansion. It doesn't slow you down at all to glance down, hit a function key, and continue typing the sentence. It increased my productivity anywhere from 40-65% depending on the physician, and my memory's not great.
You need an expander like Instant Text or Shorthand so you don't have to keep converting every ti
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Yes, it is called ESP. Instant Text and Shorthand work
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I switched from Shorthand to Instant Text and my experience was...s/m
I'm curious to see what the reactions were from those that went from SH to IT versus IT to SH. I'm getting ready to switch from IT to SH and really need some input from you well seasoned professionals!
I truly appreciate your time and help! 
I switched from Instant Text to Shorthand and my experience was....s/m
I'm curious to see what the reactions were from those that went from IT to SH. Were you glad or did you go back? Please, help. I'm seriously contemplating a switch from IT to SH and really need some input from you well seasoned professionals!
I truly appreciate your time and help!
Shorthand 10 and Instant Text V both work on Vista sm
Don't know what you consider "not too much money," but this is a piece of your arsenal you don't want to skimp on. You should get the absolute best you can afford -- if you put the time and energy into making the software work for you, it will for itself in no time.
Are there any text expanders that would use the same saved files from Shorthand?... nm
Have used Shorthand for years..am considering switching to Instant Text..need opinions..sm
and advice. I have tried to research the differences but until you get input from people who have used one or the other, or better yet both, you just never know. Instant Text looks like it might be much more difficult to learn than Shorthand. I know all my abbreviations so that is not a problem. I also use large blocks of text at times only changing certain things and am not sure I can do that in Instant Text. On the other hand, IT looks like it has a lot of potential and I might really like it and pick up more speed. I average about 300-325 lph now. I have been doing this for nearly 30 years, using ShortHand for about 10, but always looking for ways to improve! Any input would be very much appreciated! TIA
Don't get weird stuff happening when using ShortHand. Easy to use; not like Instant Text. nm
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Most popular are Instant Text, Spellex, and ShortHand, I think. Visit their websites and
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Format, Font, Choose Font, Style Size & Color
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Make sure you find out what font and font size
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and when was the last time you used shorthand?
Things change, skills and techology become obsolete. This isn't the first time a job will become replaced by techology and it certainly won't be the last.
When was the last time you saw a door to door salesman? When was the last time you called a customer service department and got a live person on the phone right off the bat? When was the last time you needed a travel agent that was a person instead of Expedia, Orbitz, or Cheap Tickets.com?
It happens all the time. This isn't the only job in the world. Learn something else or apply at Burger King.
Format, Font, pick the font you want,
click the Default button. It will ask if you want to change...say yes.
Ask what font, font size and margins are
Then you can figure out how many characters would be in a complete line of text. I am not sure if I am explaining this very well. :-( I worked for one place that had a small font size and small margins. So it did not work out for me as each line averaged closer to 70 characters, and there were not many lines that had only one or two words on them because of the set up.
Instant Text--I am having a dickens of a time with it!
Still not sure whether to chuck it or not. It's been a month and I type faster when not using it. Surely this isn't what the inventor intended?
Instant Text, over 19,800 entries, adding all the time,
and I don't have to remember because the IT is at the bottom of my screen for as many lines as I like, I have 3 showing.
if can't copy/paste, highlight text, ctrl/x, go to shorthand, ctrl/V
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I've only been on it a short time but love it - I use Shorthand, though with it.
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To the person giving the ShortHand tips - thank you very much for taking time to share!! nm
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SpeedType and Shorthand are the exact same program. Shorthand is lots cheaper and also has a trial.
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{@KEY BkSp}-pack-per-year is for Shorthand. Using the semicolon works with both Shorthand and
;yo = -year-old
;py= -pack-year
etc...
Shorthand and SpeedType are exact same program. Shorthand will cost you lots less.
you can import your autocorrect into Shorthand.
I took shorthand too. But it sure comes in helpful for my expanders. I view words in shorthand for
i did use shorthand once in a job but i was so nervous the "boss" took pity and dictated the report on dictaphone.
If it is Shorthand, save the SPF file to a disk, then if you buy Shorthand yourself....
you can just drop the SPF file into it. That is not dishonest since you are the one who put the macros in. I am sure is it is another Expander there is a way to save the macro file and then drop it in the expander you buy on your own.
structured text from free text...
eventually just templates filled in. being that I am near 50, I will probably be okay, but I feel bad for all the younger MTs just now in school. according to this article, we will all have to be willing to learn the new ways.
no more 'blind faith'
Font
only when using a method other than character count, such as gross lines or straight lines. Otherwise, size makes no difference (in transcription . . . LOL)
Font
Font has nothing to do with line count.
font changes
try selecting all text in the template, then while it is all highlighted change your font to what you want- then re-save template and that should do it
font changes
the easiest and surest way to make sure you are changing the entire template is to do go through edit and select all- this will pick up hidden formatting as well
Do you like the larger font?
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Yes like the larger font. Thanks.
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yes! like the large font
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LOVE the new font...THANK YOU!
It's so much easier on middle-aged eyes.
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