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Is there a Smartype version of ABCZ?

Posted By: Or Instant Text version on 2008-10-07
In Reply to: here it is if you're using Shorthand. sm - shipaddict

Those are the two Expanders that I use. 


Thanks again




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http://home.earthlink.net/~agjon/abczrule.htm
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Try the ABCZ Abbreviation Typing System. The basics of the system are explained in detail at the website link below. You do not have to purchase anything. You can enter all of your own expansions using the system. However, they do have dictionaries for sale that already have thousands of words, phrases, and drug names entered.

http://home.earthlink.net/~agjon/abczrule.htm
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So it is just a way for me to input short cuts?  It's not already in there?
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Happy Holidays everyone!


I was wondering if anyone uses the abcz method with Instant Text and if they were pleased with it.


Does anyone know of a place where it can be downloaded? Or any other suggestions?


People have been helpful and my productivity is inceasing but still need more help!


As always, thanks to all for your willingness to help!!


I just purchased the ABCZ glossaries for IT sm
A few weeks ago, and I am glad I did.  It was definitely worth it.  I like that I didn't have to start over from scratch to start following a system.  I used his files and then used the workshop to convert my enteries over to the ABCZ system.  It has been a big help to me.  With 2 small kids I didn't have the time to try to figure out my own system and start creating the entries, so ABCZ was perfect for me. 
ABCZ Typing Assistant-

Has anyone used any of the ABCZ files from the following site, in particular this file "ABCZ Typing Assistant Version 2 - TAMed2C " ?http://home.earthlink.net/~agjon/abczTA.htm


I have Instant Test and was wondering if there was a way to create your own ABCZ shortcuts with the "importer"?


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Works is a dumbed down version of Word and Excel. You get the full version of Word in the Suite.
The Works Suite is a cheaper way of getting a full version of Word if you don't want or need the other applications in Office.
Jon's files use a set rule of ABCZ and that works for everybody.
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You are right, the normal function is when you highlight your text and then higt ctrl+y and a little window pops up asking for a description and an abbreviation.  For the description, I always start with my initials and a dash and then the actual description.  That way all my normals are grouped together in the list and I don't have to sort through everybody elses to get to mine.


Do a Google search for ABCZ for lots of sites.
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Yeah, just like ABCZ which I used in auto correct and SmartType, I think.
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If it's a retail version you can. If it's an OEM version, you can't.
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http://www.mtaccstudent.com/Articles2/OrthopedicTests.htm


 


This site has a free ABCZ Expander system.


http://medicaltranscriptionexpandproductive.blogspot.com/


 


This site has free software.....There is Stedmans Ortho Word Book program on there amount other great software. 


http://www.4shared.com/dir/3130156/34dfa22c/Medical_Transcription.html


 


Good luck


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