Smartype with MS Word
Posted By: nm on 2006-07-18
In Reply to: Smartype Problems - new user
Smartype is not compatible with MS Word 2003. I used it for a very short time and it would freeze constantly or spontaneously backspace and erase my entire document. This wasn't an infrequent problem, this happened every two minutes. If you just purchased this, Stedmans may give you a refund if you contact Customer Service.
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Can you use the Word autocorrects or only Smartype? What about the Word auto text? tia nm
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Smartype/Word
I do too.
Smartype/Word
I use Alt A to jump to the {} field, if I understand you correctly. Don't know that that will help you.
Smartype in WP or MS Word?
Hi, again,
My husband (and Resident Tech Support) just asked if when you converted from ST to SH you were using ST in WP or MS Word.
Smartype and Word
go to www.productivitytalk.com. I too am a Smartype user, though have not tried it with Word 2003 as of yet. I just googled your question and others are having this same problem. Check out the forum.
Smartype only works in DOS WP5.1 and MS-Word
and if you are trying to use Smartype in a cottage program that has stripped out some of Word's features, Smartype will behavior improperly or not at all. It will also behavior improperly in MS-Word 2003 due to a change Word made that is not compatible with Smartype. Last time I talked to Joe, Stedman was not making this fix a priority so I reinstalled MS-Word 2000 to avoid the conflict.
Smartype/Word 2003
There are no new fixes for that problem. If you call or E-mail Stedman's they will refund your money when you return the software. They know this is a problem. I have noticed that it only happens to me if I hit a combination of two hot keys. You could try turning off or not using those keys. I have found it to be the best solution as I am just more comfortable using Smartype. I tried other expanders, but just like Smartype better even with this problem.
Smartype/Word 2003
Not sure how to do that when I cannot get anything for Smartyupe to open--properties, settings, help, etc. I bought Smartype many years ago, from a different company, so not sure what to do. Thank you!
Smartype & Blocks in MS Word?
I have just started using Smartype with MS Word 2002. I have created blocks and saved them. Some of them work but others are not pulling into my documents when I type in the name of the blocks. When I try to readd them ST tells me that they are there so why aren't they pulling into my reports? Thanks for any help with this.
Could this be used to export Smartype into another word expander?
I am looking for a way to export my thousands of Smartype entries into other word expanders.
Does anyone use SmarType and Word using text fields {}? When I F11..sm
to the next field {} it causes SmarType to lock up. Does anyone know how to fix this?
thanks so much
Smartype frozen--Word 2003
Aware of any new fixes for Smartype freezing in Word 2003? Thank you!
smartype attaches to your Word program - SM
so you cannot use it unless you open Word as well as the account's platform, and type there (then copy/pasting the reports into the facillity's system).
Shorthand works independently so works with pretty much all systems.
I've never had one that did not expand a shorcut with the space bar.
Anyone know how to transfer auto corrects from SmarType to word? please..nm
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I use SmarType with Microsoft Office with Word 2003
I have had this problem and have even lost documents and was told by Microsoft that this is a Microsoft bug that they have no fix for. I called them and e-mailed and they said they are working on a fix. Can't give me a solution and no time frame of when they will have a patch.
Smartype should work in any word based platform - sm
If Emdat is a web based platform, then it won't work. Fighting that (on Chartscript) myself right now and hate it!
Smartype only works in specific Word versions.
You want an Expander that works in all programs and a lot of platforms, such as Instant Text or Shorthand.
WARNING...I wasn't so lucky trying to use Word 2003 and Smartype... SM
My system didn't just freeze up once in a while. I couldn't make it through one report without this happening. I finally researched the archives and found that there is actually a conflict between Word 2003 and the Smartype.
Anyway, I wanted to switch from Instant Text to Smartype so much that I actually uninstalled my entire Microsoft Office 2003 software package and purchased Word 2002. I haven't had a problem since.
It is a Word 2003 problem, not a Smartype problem
I've spoken to countless tech support reps at several MT companies, spoken to J the original owner/developer of ST, and B who overhauled it for Stedman.
Microsoft made a change in Word 2003 that causes the problem you have described. I went back to using a previous version of Word to eliminate the problem. One of the real triggers is if you have Autotext and AutoCorrect active in Word. Disable both of those. Change your backup settings in Word to automatic save a report every 1-2 minutes so you can recover something if you do lose it.
Don't expect a fix in your lifetime. Stedman/SmarType can't get Microsoft to fix Word.
It isn't a Smartype issue it is a Word issue
On the Word toolbar at the top, click on Tools, then Autocorrect, then check the box that says "capitalize first letter of sentence." That will do it for you.
smartype
are you able to put in your own and go with speedtype.com or abbreviate.com? i dont care for the smartype.
im thinking about purchasing speedtype instead and delete smartype that my old company had me download.
smartype
I've never used anything but Smartype and I love it. I doubt I'd ever change.
Does anyone use SmarType with XP?? Thanks so much. nm
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Smartype for me
I have used both Instant Text and Smartype. Some people love Instant Type, but I couldn't deal with the learning curve. I stuck with Smartype -- much easier to use -- and I saw an increase in productivity right away. I had to get an Expander and was also contemplating which one to get. I decided to get both at the same time, do a 30-day trial, and send back the one I didn't want. That was about 5 years ago. I really like Smartype and don't plan on changing to anything else.
SMARTYPE
Chill!! These people are trying to help you!! Common sense would be to get in touch with Joe at Smartype (I have his #/address) OR get in touch with Stedman and simply ask them. If both Stedman and SmarType are putting out a "combined" product like this, THEY can answer your question correctly.
Smartype
I am new to Stedman's Smartype and I am having a problem. When I am starting a new sentence, the word should be capitalized, but when I hit the spacebar it inserts the word without capitalization. Anyone know why? And how to fix it? Thanks!
IT or Smartype
I have both but I could never get used to IT. To me the IT software is a complete waste. I like Smartype but I hate when it locks up on Word 2003 and actually eats the text. I have found that if I save often as we should do anyway and not have too much running Smartype doesn't lock up that often. I have heard others rave about IT. I guess it depends on the MT. I hate IT. Sorry I ever loaded it.
Smartype will not according to sm
DSG -Dictation Services Group they are still listed on page 1 of MTStars. Jobs section. You can email them. I think AL the plateform makers should take this in consideration for sure.
Smartype
If you are in ExText using Smartype you can add smart words and smart phrases by hitting CTL3. CTL2 gives you preferences, CTL4 is modify smart word spelling, CTL5 is delete smart word, and CTL6 is modify smart word position. You have to save the longer phrases for to put in when you aren't in ExText. Just save it to Notepad, then copy them into a regular word doc and go through the addition to smart block procedure. This has worked great for me.
None of this is in the documentation for Smartype. I just found them accidentally last year, after months of writing down phrases and words to add after work every day! This way you can just add it as you go.
Good luck!
PWM
I used Smartype for DOS.
Now I am using Word and so far only use autocorrect. When I used Smartype I used the words, blocks, plus had whole reports stored in mine called Smartmacros. Then I set up a smartword to play the macro. I have never used Smartype with Word, so I do not know if there is anything similar.
smartype
I had tried it and it didn't work very well. I didn't stay at the job -- only a few weeks. I disliked that platform. It was just horrible.
How can I get Smartype to
It is a shame that I can't get Smartype to work with Emdat because I think it would really help my production so much. Thanks
Smartype
You basically just download it to your system and follow the directions for adding and expansion of your macros.
It may not make you a speed demon although some say it increases their productivity substantially. One thing it does do is save you wear and tear on your hands and thus is a great morale booster in the process.
Face it, if your hands feel like h..., you are not a happy camper right?
I downloaded a trial version of ShortHand and it was amazing although very expensive, $100 for a license.
No it was Smartype...sm
I was working for Allstate Transcription. I no longer work there.
I use Smartype. I like it. ...nm
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Smartype
Thanks, I was afraid of that. I love Smartype and would hate to have to give it up. I like it much better than InstanText also.
Smartype
I have EditScript Verson 8. My Smartype does not function. The very first toolbar with File, Edit, Tools, Smartype will not allow you to select "Enable" or anything but the File button. Is there a method to getting it to function? I have tried re-installing the EditScript program as well as the Smartype, but it still does not work.
Smartype
I had the same problem with Escription 8 and Smartype. I just found out that if I created a right-click floating toolbar when I was out of EditScript and in Word then that toolbar with Smartype shows up and I can access it. I was so glad when I found that. Good luck
Smartype
I have the same exact problem. Will you please tell the the steps on how you create a right-click floating tollbar in Word? Thanks.
Smartype
Hi, Open word and help for directions in creating a custom toolbar. After I did step 4 there was a small floating toolbar. I then clicked/dragged my Stedman's icon from the top toolbar to the floating toolbar and didn't do the other steps. Do this while you are not in EditScript.
The help should look like this:
Create a custom toolbar
1. On the Tools menu, click Customize.
2. Click the Toolbars tab.
3. Click New.
4. In the Toolbar name box, type the name you want.
5. In the Make toolbar available to box, select which template (template: A file or files that contain the structure and tools for shaping such elements as the style and page layout of finished files. For example, Word templates can shape a single document, and FrontPage templates can shape an entire Web site.) or document to make the toolbar (toolbar: A bar with buttons and options that you use to carry out commands. To display a toolbar, press ALT and then SHIFT+F10.) available in, and then click OK.
Click the Commands tab.
Do one of the following:
Add a button to the toolbar
Click a category in the Categories box.
Drag the command you want from the Commands box to the displayed toolbar.
Add a built-in menu to the toolbar
In the Categories box, click Built-in Menus.
Drag the menu you want from the Commands box to the displayed toolbar.
When you have added all the buttons and menus you want, click Close.
Microsoft Word.. The oold Word used to do this and I'm new to 2003 Word..nm
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EXText and Smartype (sm)
I have a few questions and would like to be able to e-mail with someone who may be able to help. I'm using EXText and Smartype. The smartline will not allow me to see what is underneath the text, such as headings within the document. I have to keep hitting the ESC key to turn ST off so I can see where I am at in the document to be able to type under the heading.
Another issue I have is that my document is running off the page and not wrapping around. In Word under VIEW, if I select Web Layout, it's a nice view and everything is on the page; however, when I do anything else, like Ctrl J to get back to the demographic screen in EXText, it jumps back and I have to start all over again. Any help would truly be appreciated. I hope that I have made my questions clear for someone to understand them. Thanks for any help.
Smartype and other expanders
Does anybody know how to export Smartype stuff into other word expanders?
If so, what are the easiest/best ones to export into?
If you use Smartype you will have problems
but I don't think you use it, do you? I haven't heard you mention it before. There is a problem in Word 2003 that conflicts with Smartype that is not in any previous Word version.
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Smartype/dictionary
If I buy Stedman's Smartype, do I still need to buy the dictionary?
Smartype - please read and help !!
So I could actually get by without downloading the Stedmans dictionary right away. I'm trying to get set up and keep costs down. What about all the reference books? Is the info just as easily attainable online?
I have used both Smartype and Shorthand - sm
I like them both, but Smartype has a lot preprogrammed into , i.e. drug names, syndromes, diseases, etc. With ShortHand and autocorrect, you have to program it all in. You can find lists on-line though and download them into Shorthand and combine all your dictionaries which is a very nice feature. Smartype only allows you to chose 1 dictionary and you cannot merge or import lists in, only enter things 1 at a time into the dictionary you chose to use (your own or theirs). I think there is a distinct advantage though to using a word Expander especially if you are not a fast typest. Shorthand is reasonably priced and MTStars sells something compable to Shorthand called Flashtype which I believe is even cheaper. Plenty of options, just need to pick one to fit your pocketbook. There is InstantText too, but that is pricey too (same as Smartype).
OSi uses ExTest and my Smartype (nm)
nm
Smartype into ShortHand? How?
Regarding pulling all my abbreviations over into ShortHand, has this worked for anybody, even for all the SmartBlocks? If so, could you please tell me how it was accomplished? I'm sure many of us would like to know. (I have also posted this below in answer to "I don't think you understand what a SmartLine is.")
As I understand it, you cannot pull txt file abbreviations out of Smartype (Windows version), because Smartype (Windows version) is in a machine language, and ShortHand will not import machine language; it will only import txt files of various kinds.
Any thoughts on this matter?
Thank you all for any help you can give.
Smartype should keep up with changes in upgrades, not the other way around.
nm
Smartype Problems
This may sound like a dumb question, but I have to ask. Does anyone have trouble when using Smartype with MS Word 2003? Once in a while when I hit the backspace key, it starts scanning like it's doing a spellcheck. I can't get it to stop once it starts. It's driving me nuts and making me not want to use the Smartype at all. I was really hoping to pick up the pace with an expander, but with this happening, it's just slowing me down.
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