I use Shorthand. nm

• What word expander do you use? - curious
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  • I use Instant Text. It imported my PRD abbreviations and - jus me
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;yo = -year-old

;py= -pack-year

etc...

It is very compatible.  You can set it up so that you can see a hint window while you type.  I tried using the built in Expander in DQS, and you have to have a great memory, because there is no hint window or suggestion window, like Smartype.  I also know that Instant Text is compatible with DQS, also; but I prefer Shorthand.  I hear so many great things about Smartype and wish I could learn it, but it won't work with DQS; however, there is a way you can get around that.  You can use Smartype and transcribe in Word, set your font size to 14 and save your file in Rich Text Format, then copy and paste into the DQS platform.  Then select all and hit Ctrl 5 to get the spacing right.  It sounds like a lot of steps and you will also lose your place as far as leaving any QA markers, so I personally don't care for the hassle, but I know of some MTs that do it that way, so you can try it.

Hope this helps. 

Is there a way you can import addresses into ShortHand all at once, instead of one by one?

Thanks in advance!

I worked for 25+ years in WP for DOS and used PRD.  I loved it.  This year I changed to WORD and was able to use ShortHand from the first day.  The file conversion from my PRD to ShortHand was quick and easy.  One thing I really like is that the length of the short form is not limited, sometimes with PRD I wanted "just one more letter." 

I have not learned how to write the neat macros I had in WP5.1 that would switch from document 1 to document 2, search and copy, and then paste.  I will do anything to keep from using the mouse.  Like I said before, it's all new to me this year, but I am learning.  One reason I held off the switch to WORD for so long was that I would not stop using my beloved PRD. 

Anyway, as far as I can tell, in ShortHand there is NO LIMIT to the number of abbreviations you can have in a directory, and no limit to the number of directories you can have.  So you could have one dedicated to surgeries, and another for discharge summaries, and it's easy to switch them. 

And after all these years, I found WORD was not really that technical or difficult to learn.  Whichever Expander you choose, I hope it works out for you like it did for me. 

Would you mind telling me your experience (good or bad) with PC ShortHand for Windows?  I'm considering buying it but want to know some opinions from people who have actually used it. Thanks!

Love it, couldn't make any money without it.....

Karen

ShortHand 8 is out now, I think.  They will let you download it for a 30-day trial.  Most will give a trial, so you could check them out before you buy too.  GL!

Can anyone tell me how to ipunt bold in my ShortHand files, i.e. I want PMH to be bolded when I type in my shortcut for it.  If I am on the wrong board, please direct me.

Thanks 

Is there a simple way to BOLD in Shorthand.

Is there a way to insert a backspace when adding a new abbreviation?  For example, so that year-old types out as #-year-old and not #(space)-year-old.

TIA!

I work in an account that uses Meditech Magic.  This account requires bolding, italicizing, and capping their headers.  Is there a way to do this with shorthand?  I tried to use the record function, but it seems to be unable to read the bold/italicizing commands.  Any help would be appreciated.  TIA!

Hey guys, do any of know how to do a pause macro in shorthand.  (where it pause for a while and let you put dictation and then continue with the rest of the macro? 

TIA.

My ShortHand runs great until I use Ctrl+Ctrl+Insert to insert a word or phrase into the dictionary.  After that, any word/phrase will expand and then immediately disappear up to the first letter (almost like someone hit backspace.)  What am I doing wrong????  I have to shut down Shorthand and then start it back up to fix this problem, but I want to be able to fix this for good.  I tried increasing the amount of time it pauses between Keystrokes and that did not work.  I do not want to shut off my caret as I use this all the time!  

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks in advance~

Okay folks help me out here what is ShortHand and where do I find it?  Is there a website or what?  Is this Expander easier to use than Instant Text?  Just want some info here okay?  I use Instant Text but find it cumbersome to manipulate and use.  Just want your opions on this thanks for all your time.