It is like Word in a lot of ways, with the same type of AutoCorrect. sm
Posted By: Frankie on 2006-01-18
In Reply to: Could someone tell me something about how DocQScribe works...... - Ella
But you have an ADT utility to select the patient demographics for the report you are doing. Actually very nice. I enjoyed DQS while I was on it.
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Autocorrect can't do that -- you'd have to enter it both ways.
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Shorthand users: Is there a way to type a word, use a slash and then type another word..sm
immediately following the slash and have it expand. For example if I needed to transcribe mass/sebaceous cyst, is there a way to use my expanded sebaceous cyst without having to back space after I type the slash mark? TIA
Word AutoText, AutoCorrect, and Spellchecker, and other Word features
I have just started working for a company that uses Word (my previous experience was HTML-based and had its own autotext and spellchecker).
I have never bought medical spellcheckers nor Instant Text, especially that I have learned a lot from posters here that one could use the autocorrect feature for long words/phrases/paragraphs/templates. I have heard of people saying autocorrect was not meant to be used for such.
I have been browsing some features of shortcuts in Word (using the Assistant), and have discovered that it has AutoText. I tried it by highlighting a whole document (canned procedured), then hit Alt+F3, assigned a code, and voila! I have a template that readily inserts into an open Word document by typing the code and hitting Enter.
Also, I have learned that I can insert empty fields (for variables in my templates like BP/HR/RR/Temp values by hitting Ctrl+F9, then when I have inserted the autotext for a template with such empty fields, I can readily jump from one field to the next (to fill them up with values) by hitting F11 (or Shift+F11 to go to previous empty field).
We do know that many dictators want us to type verbatim even for running sentences, so that I have found the Spelling and Grammar checker feature of Word quite cumbersome. I discovered tonight that I could use just the spellchecker feature by clicking on Tools > Customize, then under Categories, select Tools; under Commands, select Spelling. I dragged that onto my tool bars so I can do a quick spellcheck. Cool thing was, the previous documents I have made with new drug names, etc., which I have spellchecked using a non-Word program, were automatically included in its database (so I do not have to re-enter them as I begin to utilize this feature). Drawback: I could not make a shortcut key for this (have to use the mouse again!)
Then I made my OWN keyboard shortcut for autocorrect by going to Tools>Customize>Keyboard (click on button then another window appears), Under Categories, choose Tools; under Commands, choose AutoCorrect. Under Press new shortcut key, assign the shortcut you want (F key, Alt or Ctrl + desired key), then click on Assign button.
Well, that is all I can share for now. I have learned a lot from posters here, and I hope I have added some info, especially for Word users like me who can be categorized as average.javascript:editor_insertHTML('text',' ');
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Word has its own excellent word expander in Autocorrect.
It reminds me of the old PRD
Autocorrect is changing your i to I when you type the period.
Put b.i.d. in Autocorrect or your Expander and save yourself some Keystrokes by just typing bid or whatever shortcut you choose.
Tools, AutoCorrect, Autoformat as you Type, uncheck Automatic numbered lists. nm
Do you mean Word AutoCorrect? (sm)
Please don't rely on that as an Expander -- once you get above 2,000 abbreviations it is notorious for crashing.
Intant Text (Textware Solutions) is the best expander because it's the only one you'll ever need. It works with practically any platform, so you can take your expander file with you and not waste time setting up a new one. It effortlessly imports expansion files from almost every other program (including DocQScribe and PRD+); if your former program is not supported, the techies at Textware will usually translate it for you and email it to you.
Don't be scared off by the marker key nonsense and the ludicrous instructions in the manual from Cheryl Flanders and others explaining how to gradually convert to that method.
The programmer had in his mind one way to use it, but most MTs I've trained have just used the mode that emulates traditional Expanders and been perfectly happy. Want to add a new abbreviation? Simply highlight, press Alt-=, and your new phrase is entered with the abbreviation already suggested.
Harriet's Productivity Talk forum is your best source for this information.
Autocorrect in Word
Does anybody know what the maximum file size is for the autocorrect file in MS Word 2000? Do you know how many entries it will hold before it will start deleting entries?
Word Autocorrect
Microsoft does not make it easy, you have to be comfortable following their instructions or writing macros. You can just print the list by following the instructions here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/212518/en-us
If you want to make a backup and print the list, you should follow the instructions here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269006/en-us
I too use only Word autocorrect
I do not want to deal with drop down menus. Also, if you clear out old entries once a while, it will free up space although knock on wood I haven't had a problem with space. I just refuse to have to think of abbreviations while I type. I have just enough to not to have to transcribe the longer words. I have some phrases and I also have entire paragraphs, but I do not do a whole array of dictators. I have only about 10 that I constantly transcribe, so I guess it's easier in that respect. I also have documents in Word that are just basic templates that I pull from to transcribe the clinic work that I do and those already have the paragraphs inside.
I also have read that you can make blatent errors with expanders, so you may want to be careful and really watch what is expanding instead of worrying so much about being so speedy. These are people's health records, it is isn't just a job that it's okay if it expands wrong because really it isn't okay. It is someone's health.
And while I'm on the subject, I am sort of tired of hearing about lines per hour. What happend to quality? I am fairly fast, but I don't like to be too speedy since that's when errors are made and I really don't care how many lines per hour I can do as long as I'm accurate. I do fine in the salary department.
Autocorrect in Word does that, I think all
expanders have the ability to function that way. You don't want something to automatically change things unless you specifically request it to because in MT there are unusual spellings and it can change a word to make it incorrect for context. I have words that I can't remember how to spell or words that I constantly transcribe wrong or transpose letters.
Word Autocorrect question...
I have a part time position that does not want abbreviations typed out if the doctor says them as an abbreviation except on diagnosis. I use auto correct in word as an expander. Need to know how, if it can be done, to stop the auto correct from extending out word or phrase when I just want the abbreviation without having to backspace to erase and correct. Anyone?
Word AutoCorrect Question
Make a macro instead.
Word AutoCorrect Question
I have used abbreviation programs where you could alter the word you just typed, but I can't figure out how to use it with Word's AutoCorrect program because it would involve using backspace. For example, to have an AutoCorrect entry that would go back one space and add "s" to the typed word. Or one that would go back one space and add a period. Anyone have any ideas?  Thanks so much for your help!
Word AutoCorrect question
Hello
I just bought a new computer and I want to put my Word AutoCorrect entries on my new computer. I know this can be done. Can someone please tell me how?
Thanks.
Lynn
Word version Autocorrect - thanks! (nm)
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I use AutoCorrect and AutoText on Word sm
It isn't as limited as you might think. If you have over 225 characters in your selection or have blank lines, etc. you need to check "formatted text." You can also put it in AutoText and once you start typing the first few letters a box will come up with the rest of the text and if you want to insert it, you just press enter. I have many, many entries in both AutoCorrect and AutoText. I like it much better than the ShortHand program I bought, though I do need that to transfer text to the Word program that work uses between emails, etc. That may be because I've used Word for years and am used to it.
The version I use does not use my word autocorrect but has
its own. I have to turn mine off or they both come in at the same time with words within words.
Copy autocorrect from WP to Word...HELP! ...sm
Is it possible to copy the autocorrect in Word Perfect and put it into Word, on the same computer? Really didn't want to write everything down and re-enter, so any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks, Debbie
Hot key to open AutoCorrect in Word? sm
Does anyone know the hot key to open up autocorrect in MS Word? I tried searching word and couldn't find it and I tried googling and couldn't find it. Any help would be wonderful, TIA.
Autocorrect is part of Word
template in word (all of your autotext entries) are contained in that "normal" template. Wordscript shouldn't have anything to do with it?
I type the letter "l" in IT and the word cholelithiasis is my word selected?Why?
I want to get rid of this. Entered left again but it is still giving me cholelithiasis as the only word option to select from.
This is why I find this program crazy. Everytime I sit down for the day, there is a whole new experience with it!!! I have to stop and think before each word!!!
No, you don't type directly into ES. You type in Word -
or whatever their platform is, just like you did with your tapes.
Then you do your line count in Word or the platform.
I am using my first Word-based platform and am using autocorrect
to add my short cuts into because my other short cut program is attached to the other platform I use so I cannot use it or convert it. I am having trouble entering things into and not getting the results I want. My headings I need bolded and I am not sure if those can be added bolded into short cut or if I have to keep going and bolding them mannually. Also, I am getting an extra space when I put in "yo" and want it to come out -year-old. The extra space is between the age number and the first dash (-) in front of year so I have to keep going back and taking it out. Also, I can't figure out how to Center without having to use the mouse. If somebody could help me, I would appreciate it. If anybody out there has a cheat sheet they can e-mail me I would be forever greatful. THANKS SO MUCH!!!  
Which one -- AutoCorrect or AutoText? Word version?
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How To Save Word Autocorrect Entries
Would someone kindly tell me how to save your Word 2003 autocorrect entries? I need to do a complete reinstall of Word? Thank you very much !
Is there a way to import autocorrect from Word to EMDAT?
I would still have to redo a bunch because they start with . but it would speed things up a bit! Any tips for EMDAT appreciated.
You don't necessarily to turn off the AutoCorrect of Word.....
I left mine on and when the ESP got full, started putting stuff in the AutoCorrect. There is a setting that you have to make to allow the AutoCorrect to work as well (in "Preferences") but I needed the extra space, took out some of the idiotic things in the AutoCorrect, and replaced them with abbreviations. It works GREAT!
Also, Word has the AutoCorrect and AutoText--see inside
Also, Word has the excellent AutoCorrect (for expanding words like "tp" into "the patient"). It is an excellent help, the only downside being that it maxes out at about 7000 entries.
Also, for longer portions of type, like something a doctor says over and over, there is AutoText in Microsoft Word. Just put the paragraph or sentence or whatever in th AutoText, and the next time the doc says it, you can put it in.
Also, you can save complete documents in Word that you may use again- like psychiatric tests that they do-- you can just open that document and rename it a new name (keeping the old document as the template, like "Dr Smith Psyc tests" and then rename it when you do it to something new- and you can have all your margins, test headings, tabs, etc.
I would not work without these 3 things being available--AutoCorrect, AutoText, and the ability to store documents that I might want to use again.
So, I'd just drag them into the 21st century! It is actually ridiculous. Would their programmer(s) work without their production shortcuts? They have plenty of them. Ask them not to use any, to type every / and etc. and have no canned programming stored, and see how they like it. Arrogant snobs.
word has both autotext and autocorrect plus macros
I really don' t see all that much need to buy a ShortHand program, especially when you are just starting out and probably put out a lot of money already. Just click on your toolbar, click on autocorrect, and you will get a menu that you can use to add in your new expansions.
if you would like to access this toolbar from your keyboard, you can create a macro that will do this.
Sub ATxtShow()
Dialogs(wdDialogToolsAutoCorrect).Show
End Sub
Paste this into your macro editor, and now record a "hot key" macro on whatever key(s) you would like to use. I use alt-5, but you can use any alt or control key combination you have free.
I certainly hope this macro posts properly, I tried 3 times to post a macro that to count characters, and each time a quote mark was removed by the system, but I hope this will post properly. I will follow up on this immediately after posting and make sure it is correct.
Need help again - how do you download your autocorrect entries into a computer with only word and sm
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Is there any way to import Word Autocorrect entries into WordPerfect?
I've been Googling it and there is some info about going from WordPerfect to Word, but I can't find anything about importing them from Word to WordPerfect.
I just got really screwy account where we have to transcribe the reports in WordPerfect to get the line count, then save them in Word to send to the client.
Does anyone know of any version of Word that allows UNLIMITED Autocorrect entries? Tx NM
Does anyone know of any version of Word that allows UNLIMITED Autocorrect entries? TX NM
Google MS Word, delete autocorrect entries
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You can use the AutoCorrect Utility that comes with Word to backup and restore ... sm
or just copy your .acl file to your flash drive. The name of the template with the AutoCorrect Utility macro depends on your version of Word. Word 97 is macros8.dot, Word 2000 is macros9.dot (has to be downloaded from the Microsoft site), and 2002/2003 is support.dot. You open the template and follow the instructions.
You can find your .acl file by adding an entry and searching for *.acl by the date you created the entry. You may have to check the option to search hidden files and folders and you may have to change your view in the search box to Details to see dates.
Formatted AutoCorrect entries are stored in the normal.dot. Those are entries you have added formatting such as bold or italics or multi-line entries.
Need info on backing up Shorthand files. Also Word Autocorrect. TIA. nm
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If you don't have an expansion program, you can put stuff in Word in your AutoCorrect/AutoText un
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Can I transfer instant text word list to autocorrect??
Hi all. Well I have a ton of entries stored in my Instant Text program. The problem is, that now that I am using Editscript version 8 instead of version 6, whenever I use my instant text program, it freezes up on me.. So I am just wondering, is there any way that I can transfer over my IT word lists over to autocorrect in microsoft word?? I think this is the only text Expander I can use with editscript 8. I really appreciate any help with this!!
Well, I love some Autocorrect features--best thing about Word-- and I backup *.acl file---so I never
Well, I love some Autocorrect features--best thing about Word-- and I backup *.acl file---so I never lose it. Just replace it in the Windows folder (copy and paste my newest backup *.acl file--which I copy once a day--into the Windows folder on the C:drive). takes less than a minute, never "lose" Autocorrect anyumore. For years I did, though, before I figured out where it was. Just search for *.acl on your computer and copy the file that comes up as owner.acl or whatever you named your computer-- and then put it on the desktop as the backup file, jsut make a folder or whatever, newest backup acl-- along with Normal.dot-- and copy these once a week onto a disk.
I think it is the same type of file, so rename it and replace your autocorrect file with your DQS us
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type word, then alt-C
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What type of word is umm, ahh, etc.?
What is the technical name for such sound phrases, and where can I get a list of them?
Do you have a word you can never type correctly
Mine is "initiated." It makes me nuts. In 20 years, I have never typed that word correctly and I keep forgetting the expansions I develop for it.
What are your least favorite terms to type?
Shorthand ? When I type the word I the
first letter in the next word is capped. There is no period so don't know why it caps. Anyone know how to fix it. I'm new to ShortHand and I really HATE it. My company offers a short class in it, but they want me to have more experience with it before I take the class.
type it as 1 word midphalanx..nm
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If a company has you type on straight Word..
is there any way to put your own Expander software with that and if so, what is recommended. I have always had the company supply the software including expanders, but wondered if there is a way to use these in Microsoft Word. Thanks for any help!!!
How many WPM do you type with auto corrects/word expander?
I have never tested my speed using my Expander and have no idea how many WPM I type. I became a certified master typist last year at over 100 WPM without my expander. I've been doing this for six years.
I'm really curious what the average is with an expander. TIA.
Type whatever word/phrase, bold, highlight, sm--
select Autocorrect, add.
Question for all who type on a Word-based platform.
Does anyone else use F3 to go from expansion to expansion? For instance, I have gent that expands to gentleman, then I hit F3 to go to gentamicin, F3 again to go to Gastroenterology, etc., etc. My question is this: I am typing on ExText, and I have been making these entries, but in the morning when I turn the computer on they are all gone and I have to start over again. In ChartScript they "stick" and in ExText they don't. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get them to stay? TIA for any suggestions anyone may have.
I used Stedman's when working in Meditech, but I would type in Word and
copy to Meditech.
Is there any way to type in microsoft word and then get the document into wordperfect?
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