Shorthand and SpeedType are exact same program. Shorthand will cost you lots less.
Posted By: sm on 2007-05-10
In Reply to: Word expander - Janie
you can import your autocorrect into Shorthand.
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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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Speedtype is also the exact same program as Shorthand, but Speedtype is a lot more expensive.
SpeedType AND ShortHand both come with a converter file that will import your AutoCorrect entries to either program. You do not have to pay Betsy to do that unless you flat can't figure out how to do it. It's not at all hard to do. Productivity Talk has posts that even tell you how to do it -- for FREE.
SpeedType and Shorthand are the exact same program.
SpeedType is just a different brand name and costs a whole lot more.
You cannot import into AutoText. You can copy your spf dictionary into Word and then you'll have to create the AutoText entries one by one.
Save yourself some $$ - Speedtype and Shorthand are the exact same program.
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SpeedType and Shorthand are the exact same program. Smartype only
works in MS Word.
Shorthand and Speedtype are the exact same program, just sold
under different brand names. ShortHand does have a trial version.
Yep, in Shorthand & SpeedType since they are the same program.
nm
Is Speedtype the same as Shorthand?
Thank you so much for this info. Is Speedtype the same as ShortHand or is it the same as another expander? I know there are two that are the same and one is cheaper. I am looking for the Expander that lists the expansion suggestions next to the cursor so I do not have to look at the bottom of the monitor all of the time. I am not lazy really lol I just need to bring up my production. Thanks again
It is SpeedType, which is the same as ShortHand, which is
spf compatible I believe.
It looks exactly like Shorthand and SpeedType.
It expands with the spacebar and punctuation. You do have to make up your own shortcuts and you can have more than one dictionary file, but you can't have duplicate shortcuts like you can with Instant Text. All of these programs are better than AutoCorrect because there is no limit to the number of shortcuts (there is with AutoCorrect), and it works in most programs instead of just Word.
You'd have to download the trial to figure out whether or not you like it.
What is the difference between Shorthand and SpeedType?
Hi I've been using ShortHand for a couple months now but I just downloaded the trial of SpeedType to check it out. It seems that the two are EXACTLY the same! How is it possible for two different manufacturers to have the exact same program? It looks the same, all the functions appear to be the same. This is really bizarre.
I must be missing something. Are there ANY differences between Shorthand and SpeedType? If so, what are they? Why would someone pay twice the price for SpeedType if it is exactly the same?? Thanks.
Can someone tell me how Speedtype compares to Shorthand?
nm
That's because SpeedType is just a retail version of Shorthand. :)
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Yes, Speedtype is overpriced retail version of Shorthand.
They are the exact same program except that Speedtype charges you for every list you want to import. Shorthand gives you the same conversion file with the program. The Productivity Talk forum has super tips for using Shorthand and other expanders. http://www.productivitytalk.com/forums/index.php
No, there are absolutely no differences between Shorthand and Speedtype except the price.
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See inside for a great website for using ShortHand/Speedtype.
http://www.productivitytalk.com
Go to forums and scroll down to commands/glossaries/dictionaries then ShortHand Commands. Hope this helps.
Speedtype is retail version of Shorthand at a much higher price.
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I have never found a program shorthand does not work with, it works outside the program (I think tha
nm
It is in the Shorthand program.
Open ShortHand and click on help.
You can use Shorthand in ANY program, it works outside your program
I have never found a platform it did not work with and I have worked on several different versions of Meditech. Just start using it.
It's a really good program. I use Shorthand with it.
Instant Text also works
Shorthand program with Citrex
I believe that Instant Text will work and it is an awesome program! I have been using it for about 7 years, really helps production and more.
Shorthand program question
I am using the trial version of the ShortHand program from pcshorthand.com. I have some long entries in there and it seems to take forever for it to go into my report. I sit and watch each sentence come onto the screen. Is there a better shorthand program? Where it just instantly pastes the entire text "BAM" instantly without having to stop and wait?
Also, maybe it just does it like this because it is a trial version????
Thanks!!!
shorthand program/bayscribe
I am having problems with this too. Did anyone resolve this? I turned of teh Bayscribe player, but how do you get ShortHand to start working>
Is Shorthand a "separate" program/not DQS?
It sounds that way, but just checking. Thanks.
Are you using Autotext, too? Macros? Why not get a program like Shorthand for your
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Is there a way to copy Shorthand program from one computer
to another when I do not have the disk anymore? Any help appreciated. I recently bought a new computer and am looking to install my ShortHand on that computer.
Shorthand is great short cut program,
I wish you the best.
Get a decent word expansion program like PRD or Shorthand sm
autocorrect is very limited. If you want to make money, your really need a good expander.
{@KEY BkSp}-pack-per-year is for Shorthand. Using the semicolon works with both Shorthand and
;yo = -year-old
;py= -pack-year
etc...
Not on dial-up, but use ExText. I just keep my own Shorthand program open and minimized and use it
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I use Shorthand for Windows and love it. I have found it works well with most every program. SM
I have used with Word and Word Perfect. I have used it with Meditech and Cerner. I have used it with RadNet and StarNavigator for Radiology. I can use it with my email applications and on the internet if I choose. If the Expander is open and running, you can use it with any and every window program you use.
I was really simple to learn to use too. Very user friendly.
I have heard of a program for Shorthand that has 90% of all sentences a doctor could use, does anybo
nm
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.
You should not be having that problem, Shorthand works "ouside any program." Contact Shorthan
nm
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.
Shorthand works with every program, it works outside the program you use, does not interfere.
nm
Lots of us still have dial-up, the cost of - sm
living in rural areas. I cannot even get satellite internet (have it for TV though) as we have too many trees and they need a clear line of sight. --
Your cost estimate is about right. Lots of insurances don't cover it. nm
When I was considering it, my insurance (Aetna) wouldn't cover the Band and I seriously considered going to Mexico to have it done (about $7000 at the time). I decided on a RNY instead, but Band surgery out of the country can be a great option if its researched thoroughly.
How much does it cost to buy a great voice activated program...
Does anyone know how much an accurate voice activated program costs? If so, does it take a long time to train it to your voice? Will you still need to make a lot of corrections due to misinterpreted words? Is it worth buying compared to typing it out?
Thank you for any and all advice. : )
Shorthand ? sm
Is Shorthand compatible with and is it much different than the standard autocorrect in Word?
I use Shorthand with DQS
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.
shorthand
cool, i'll look into that thanks
Shorthand SM
Shorthand should work with ChartScript, since ChartScript uses Microsoft Word, but you would want to disable ChartScript's built in expander. If you are referring to ChartScript.net, Shorthand should work in that too.
shorthand
Wow! Thanks! I had asked that question a little while ago on the production board.
shorthand sm
Where did you find a free program? Did it load right into Word for Windows?
Shorthand
The Hospital I came from uses Meditech with Shorthand-, works fine. There is something built into Meditech like a word Expander but everyones stuff mixes in together and was a nightmare- love shorthand.
Shorthand
I would be very interested.
shorthand
I use ShortHand with Meditech. Works great....
In Shorthand, there must be (sm)
a shortcut key or something that allows you to add on the fly?? The only thing I see is to actually open the ShortHand window then I can click the insert button on my keyboard or click on the little "add" icon. Is there a key combination for doing this while I am in the document - to just bring that "add" window up?
I use Shorthand. nm
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