Has anyone had problems with their Shorthand text expander? sm
Posted By: tobie on 2009-03-26
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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?
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You need an expander like Instant Text or Shorthand so you don't have to keep converting every ti
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Expander with Beyond Text
What Expander works best with Beyond Text? I have been using Smartype but my system crashes a lot with it.
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anyone use an inexpensive expander?
Get yourself a text expander instead.
Or use autocorrect and/or autotext if you are using MS Word. You'll remember abbreviations for your expansions a lot easier than all those key combos. Macros for text went away with DOS. :)
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Instant Text.... Love It
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If anybody types for MedScript, can you tell me which text Expander works. Used to use QuickScript and loved it but it will not work over their network.
Thanks guys!
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Thanks. I will try it before I buy.
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Thank you for your post.
Which expander do you like? I am currently using Shorthand which comes with the job but need
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Which expander? I used Shorthand, and it's got a
suggestion box feature that you can stretch across the bottom of your screen to remind you of the expansions. Also, make up a little system for your expansions. Some people use ABCZ, but I use a phonetic/consonant system or the first letters of phrases because that's what I can remember. It's like car license plates with no vowels. sbrc is subarachnoid cnsn is consultation
It might be that you haven't found your company fit yet, too. Keep searching for a better company if the current one isn't cutting it.
Shorthand expander
Did someone pmce say that ShortHand could keep track of repeated phrases etc? What version? I have Version 8 I believe and don't see where it can do that. Thanks
Need help with Shorthand expander (sm)
I'm feeling pretty dumb here. I use Instant Text and the Expander with my regular job with no problem, but my PT job uses ShortHand and honestly, I've never figured it out. If you use Shorthand would you please email me. I feel silly enough posting this. I don't want to ask questions and feel worse. Just please put in the subject that you're from MTStars.      
shorthand expander
I too used PRD+ with Word Perfect DOS 5.0. Make pretty good money, but none like those other people that type. Have wondered and wondered how they do it. Can you tell me.
Help with Shorthand expander (sm)
I really hate this Expander but it is what works best with this other company I work for. How do you make -year-old move so it is next to the number when you key in yo? TIA
Tru Shorthand expander
Shorthand and Instant Text work about the same way. ShortHand has a free 30-day trial you can download online, and it is a lot cheaper than Instant Text.
http://www65.pair.com/lim/shorthand/
I have been using Shorthand since 1997, and have never had a problem or complaint.
Instant text expander
I want to download the Instant Text word Expander for the 30 day trial but what website do I go to for this? amj
Two words--text expander. Try it.
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Text expander: Got it, use it, embellished upon it,
Size 8.
stinky expander - that was nt (no text)
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text expander programs....
Hi everyone. I have been an MT for 14 years and have never used a text Expander program. I've only used autocorrect for individual words and phrases and for years I used ExText and its ESP program. I'm looking at Instant Text, but I'm a little concerned about having to make the choices, etc and being distracted by the boxes. I type pretty fast and am wondering if it would actually slow me down. Does anyone have any thoughts, opinions?? Also - feel free to comment about other expander programs. Thanks.
Which Text Expander do You Prefer?
I am starting a new job for which I have to purchase a text expander. I have always used Chartscript and therefore I have always used the text Expander in Chartscript. However, with this new job, I need my own!  Can ya'll tell me what your favorite expander is? The only one I know even a little bit about is Shorthand. Thanks in advance.
question about shorthand expander
I am trying to figure out which Expander to purchase and I feel so dumb. I shorthand expander something I download to my PC or is it more like a CD? Can I use it on more than one computer, i.e. home and work? I'm actually trying to find something that can sort of travel with me, like bringing my tool box along with me. Is that possible?
Thanks.
need to import DQS expander to Shorthand (sm)
What file do I look for and where/how do I find it? Step by step instructions would be nice. Thank you. :-)
Shorthand word expander -
Tech board is down. Need to know how to stop word from expanding. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
Shorthand is by far the best expander and works with everything. nm
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Is Shorthand the best word expander?
Ex-Text and Shorthand
Does anyone have problems with Ex-Text/Dictaphone working with ShortHand for Windows?
Instant Text - an expander program.
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Try an expander program like Instant Text.
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How could a dictionary/text or word expander..sm
compromise patient confidentiality? Just another ploy by MTSOs for control. Some of them think we are so dumb they would claim proprietary ownership to our underwear if they could get away with it.
Shorthand is far superior to that expander for extext
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Where do I order Shorthand expander? Can't find anywhere NM
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Transferring my ShortHand expander to another computer... Help!
I have gotten permission from my company that I can transfer my ShortHand abbreviation Expander to their computer. I have saved everything to CD. I had to downloaded the new ShortHand Program to the new computer. Someone care to give me step-by-step process. Thanks! I must be doing something wrong, as when I try the file conversion, it says "source and destination cannot be the same." I was saving from the CD to the program on the ShortHand file Programs on the C drive
Shorthand/Word Expander Feedback.
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Shorthand is not the Windows "shorthand/expander" SM
and has only a virtual tour, not a true demo, so far as I know anyway. The program so misleadingly advertised may be excellent, but it's new and untried, not one of the industry leaders ShortHand is.
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.
Instant Text expander..Does anyone know if it works with Bayscribe? sm
and how expensive it is? I currently use ShortHand but reading some of the posts below feel I might be interested in trying Instant Text. Do you know if I would be able to transfer my Shorthand abbreviations into Instant Text? Thanks for your help!
Swift Text or cheaper expander info please
I was wondering if anyone uses Swift Text Expander or any other cheaper Expanders (if there are any). I am going to start doing some IC work besides my full-time job. I am going to be paid hourly but I would like an expander just because I am so used to using it now I would be lost without it. I currently use what is built into my work system now and do not any experience with others. I am only going to do this extra work minimally so didn't know if it would be worth investing in a more expensive expander or if I could get by with a cheaper one. Any info/ideas would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for any info.
Instant Text is the only expander that can compile glossaries
from previously saved reports and automatically create your short forms so you don't have to memorize anything. Have you been to their site to see the overview of how the program works?
ABCZ expander shortcuts for Instant Text
I am in search of abcz Expander shortcuts already made into a list or glossary for Instant Text or Smartype. Does anyone know where to find them?
Thanks
Can an expander be created in Shorthand while typing the document?
Or do you have to get out of the document and make up the expansions? When you download it from the website, do you get any instructions along with the program? Any other info would be appreciated.
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.
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  !
Bayscribe expander entries/Instant Text question ...
Has anyone here had success in converting their Bayscribe Expander entries to Instant Text? If so, how did you go about it.
Thanks in advance.
Yes you can use Instant Text. Turn off DQS expander. Tech support can tell you how.
Call Instant Text and find out how to do this.
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