Where did you find the lists for Autotext?
Posted By: sm on 2009-05-15
In Reply to: If you google it, there are places you can - order it. (NM)
I did not see any lists for autotext for free or ones that could be ordered. Where did you find them? Can you give me a link? Thanks
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I find it much easier to use my autotext....sm
and where I want the "??" I do a ctrl F9 (which puts in fields). I save the report in autotext (with the ctrl F9 fields) and then to get to each field you simply use the F11 key. It's much easier this way, I think. I have always hated templates. Just make sure you keep a backup. Hope this helps.
Underscoring lists......sm
I don't think there is any hard and fast rule regarding this. Your client obviously isn't BOS obsessed as "any" underscoring in a list is a no no. If underscoring is an account specific rule, I personally would underscore the title only. The easiest solution is to check some previous reports and just follow suit, or better yet .. ask.
I am not sure about the waiting lists here yet,
but I do know that the program only takes so many students. That will probably be another thing I will have to factor in too. Great tip on taking the electives while waiting though. I am only going for the associate's degree as well. Are you interested in going into psych too?
Rad reports with dem info lists
My first remote job typing rad reports was for a local agency who provided such a great interface with the hospital, all I had to do was put in the job # from the dictaphone and all fields would fill in, then go right to typing in WP using all my short-cut keys. A lot of the reports were short, some long, and I wound up making really good $ that way for years. Then they went to VR (sigh). That's the way to go if you can get it; I won't put in multiple steps I'm not paid to to put in.  Good luck.
my stedmans lab book lists
it as alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency, both the older edition, and also the new edition
Turning numbering on and off for lists
Does anyone know the keystroke commands or if they even exist to turn numbering off and on for lists? I hate having to use the mouse to point at the menu and going that route!
Multispeciality word lists
http://www.mtdesk.com/lists.shtml
Expander that lists next to cursor
I would like to know if there is an Expander out there that will actually list the expansion next to our cursors while we type so we do not have to look down at the bottom of the monitor to see the expansion. I know if the expansions popped up in front of me I would use them more. Just curious
Numbered lists in MS Word... How do you
Make the list NOT indent? I want it to stay flush on the right with the rest of the paragraphs? I feel like this should be something easy and I am just spacing out!
Portability of short-cut lists
You may want to get an Expander program like ShortHand or Instant Text. They allow you to use your short-cut list(s) in any application you type in, and you will never have to redo your list(s) when you change accounts or company platforms.
Portability of abbreviation lists
Your question raises the portability of abbreviation lists when you use different trascription platforms.
Each platform offers a utility where you can create your list of abbreviations, but you don't want to start over and over each time you change platforms.
The solution to this problem is that EITHER these platforms provide you with another utility that lets you convert your list to their format OR you invest in an Expander software like ShortHand or Instant Text that let you use your list practically on all platforms.
With Instant Text you can import your AutoCorrect with a few clicks and then you can use it with EMDAT or any other platform.
Your time is worth money. You may want to evaluate how much it is worth by calculating how much time it takes to redo your list.
I always defer to Dorland's, which lists
curet as the preferred spelling. Neither is incorrect. Curette is more characters and I supposed over years and years that could add up. Maybe I should switch to curette.
Word lists more than one .acl file so you want to be...
sure you find the correct one for your version of Word. Each version names that file differently. There are also different language .acl files.
How to quickly number med lists?
What is the quickest way to number a medication list? We have to number all of a patient's medications in a vertical list (voice recognition). - very time consuming - slowing me down. Any MT's found a fast way to number medications and put in a straight list on left margin QUICKLY? This is ridiculous. The voice recognition correctly or incorrectly gives the medications, but it is very slow numbering them and putting them in a vertical list -and we are required to do that. Any help would be appreciated!
Once you are real good, you can think about supper, lists,
I know that sounds nonproductive and error prone, but it's entirely doable. The work can take up your limbic system, and your upper cortex can solve the problems of the world. I can read notices on my cubby wall, and never falter typing, and get it perfectly right.
AOL lists today that MT is one of highest WAH jobs!!
Look at the model they used...that's sure what the average MT looks like! LOL
http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/work-from-home-jobs-that-pay?ncid=AOLCOMMjobsDYNLprim0001
Make your expander lists portable
The esp file can be saved as mentioned.
The next step is to make it work in Bayscribe. One solution is to use Instant Text and import your esp file. Once your Expander file is an Instant Text glossary, it is portable and you can use it on any MTSO transcription platform.
Marianne
Textware Solutions
Yes, I bought it and you can either buy the lists for Instant Text
or ShortHand I believe, when you buy it, it gives you the option of what word Expander you want to use it with. Unfortunately, I never did use it. First of all, I couldn't get used to it and the rules with how to bring up a word. I think it was something like if a word is 4 or more letters, use the first 2 letters to bring it up, and then another rule if the word is 5 or more letters, bring up the first and then last letter of the word...so on and so on. I have found that I have my own way of shortcuts and can't use someone's else's method. Now I just use Shorthand and auto text in Emdat, and that' s working for me. It might work for you, just in order to get the full benefit, you have to follow his rules for it, and that is where my mind couldn't go.
Yes, I bought it and you can either buy the lists for Instant Text
or ShortHand I believe, when you buy it, it gives you the option of what word Expander you want to use it with. Unfortunately, I never did use it. First of all, I couldn't get used to it and the rules with how to bring up a word. I think it was something like if a word is 4 or more letters, use the first 2 letters to bring it up, and then another rule if the word is 5 or more letters, bring up the first and then last letter of the word...so on and so on. I have found that I have my own way of shortcuts and can't use someone's else's method. Now I just use Shorthand and auto text in Emdat, and that' s working for me. It might work for you, just in order to get the full benefit, you have to follow his rules for it, and that is where my mind couldn't go.
Enumerated lists and underlining for headings in exam
I was wondering if any of you can help me, and possibly even give me a reference, regarding enumerated lists, specifially in an exam. Example is:
1. General Comments:
2. Response to Medication:
3. Medication Compliance:
Etc.
What I am wondering is the clinic likes the section to be underscored (i.e., General Comments); however, should the underscore include the number or just the words titling that section? I have been doing the latter; however, the person I share the account with underlines both the number and title.
Thanks for your help.
Linda
We don't have to SAVE lists of mistakes to refer back to. They are readily available at any given
Believe it or not, that's the kind of stuff we see all day long on a daily basis. Your resentment for QA is shining through. Perhaps you recognize some of these errors....
I'd quit! Too much busy work. So much of this is automated now, lists, names, etc. Move on and fi
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ExtText by Dictaphone -- Word 2000 - won't capitalize when making a new paragraph or after lists?
Hi. I am new at a job. The Word 2000 running in ExtText (Dictaphone) will not capitalize at the beginning of a new paragraph (never had that happen before), nor after numbers in an automatic list, and sometimes even just after plain periods, not just periods used in numbers (like hemoglobin 7.5).
What is going on? It works fine in the Word version on my computer, but when it ties with ExtText, it "forgets" to capitalize. It is especially annoying with lists, and also at the first of paragraphs, I never had to babysit that before.
Any help? TX
Tools, AutoCorrect, Autoformat as you Type, uncheck Automatic numbered lists. nm
go to chat room on web site and find out. i'm working but if you find out, let me know.
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autotext
can someone tell me where I can download autotext software. I understand it is free word expander. I searched the internet and found rapid text and phrase something (cant remember). Which is the better one or are they both the same.
autotext
I believe you can use autotext through Word and the function key is F3 -- I think. I haven't used it for a while.
autotext
Go to insert, then autotext then check the box that says to suggest autotext entries. Hope it helps.
Autotext
Hi me - does this work only if you use Autotext?
Autotext
Highlight what you want to save as an autotext entry, then click autotext, and name it. I use it all the time.
AutoText
Thanks -- that was exactly what I needed. The only problem I had was that the font size was smaller when I inserted it in my document. Is there anyway to fix that?
autotext---
autotext was not made or intended to be used as a word Expander the way we use one. It has limited input. Once that input is reached, the file becomes corrupt and deleted. This happened to me once too, and I bought a Word Expander program instead of relying on autotext. It will never happen to me again. I lost soooooo much info that way. Most people are not aware of the limited input parameters and continue to keep adding words, etc. So sorry for your loss. I do understand.
AutoText works for me. sm
I make tempaltes in AutoText. When I need a certain template or canned text I only need to type the name of the template or the first few letters of it and Word bubble pops up and asks if I want to insert it; hit and it drops in.
I agree...autotext is the way to go there!
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I can tell you how to do it using Autotext, which is easier.
I'm using Word 2003 with Instant Text as my Expander software. I have been trying to figure out how to insert *stop codes* literally for months using Instant Text. I finally gave up and here's what I do. There may be easier ways around it, but I just learned today. lol
I transcribed the report,, which is a pain center report. I get the same doc everyday who has a style that he sticks with pretty much. After I was finished, I copied the report and went into a new document to tweak it up. I left in basically all of his repetitive phrases along with the exam, and all of the headings. Anywhere I wanted a stop code or field as MS Word calls it, I pressed the combination of ctrl+ F9. When I was finished I highlighted the document and clicked on Autotext. If you've never used autotext, when you want to retrieve an entry you've created, you start typing the name you've assigned to it, and either press F3 or enter and BAMM there it is. The stop/field codes look like this { }, but you can shade them gray. To access each field you simply press F11 and it takes you right to the next stop. I hope I didn't confuse you.
I just bought a book that is truly a MUST HAVE for MTs working with Word. It's called Tips N Techniques to boost the productivity of the medical transcriptionist. It was put together by an MT. I think you can find it under www.cherylflanders.com.
Good luck!
Rin
Word XP/autotext help
Is there a way of using autotext so that it will come up in the font that you are typing in? Some doctors use arial and some use times new roman and if I use my autotext it automatically comes up in whatever I created it in, not necessarily what I am currently typing in. Is there a way to change that? Thanks for helping.:)
Autotext via keyboard.
I'm a firm believer that if your hands are off your keyboard your not being productive. It's just funny to me because I hardly ever use my mouse. It seems tedious to see it in writing but here's how I get there.
Shift and cursors to highlight the word/comment (or use mouse), Alt I, A, X. This will take you to autotext to add auto entries. Shift and Tab to get to the top tabs and cursor to left x 2. Alt R will take you down to add.
My autotext entries are gone!!!!
I use a program called iType. When I add an autotext entry it is there until I shut down and open program again. I know that I have to add autotext entries outside of the actual iType program - I open word and add them there but they are being deleted somehow. Any help would be appreciated. Oh, I use Word 2003.
Thank you.
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I cannot get this to let me add a shortcut for cm2. I have tried different things and just can't get it to work. Any suggestions?
autotext identifiers
you want to make them short and easy to remember - try doctors initials plus exam - HBCTHwwo, HBCTHwo, HBCTCwwo, HBCTCwo, DVCTHwwo, DVCTHwo, DVCTCwwo, DVCTCwo, etc
Autotext gone Bold?
Why are my autotext entries turning bold when I go to use them? I am starting to get annoyed here...I constantly have to change the autotext entry back to regular. I know I did not enter it in as bold. What is going on here?
You should know if it's autotext because you have do something to expand it.
Redo the entry and make sure you don't pick up anything after the text when you copy it because it will automatically format if you do.
You can use autotext in Word. nm
Coffee/AutoText
Hello to all my MTs out there! I would like to know, how could I use my auto text to the best of my ability? What I am saying is that, whenever I try to look at what is important to add to increase my production, I don't seem to know what to add. Everything from words to phrases, that I add, is still not enough, and I don't see an increase in my production at all. I need tips and advice from pros and vets who has been there and done that. I appreciate any help really. The platform that I am using is EMDAT. Also, what is the best tasting coffee that I could buy or one that taste the best? I love chocolate. I am open for all suggestions. Thanks.
Autotext Question
After you enter something in Autotext, is it possible to edit it? Also, how do you add -year-old? Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays!
There is a way to copy Autotext and - sm
your normals, not sure about autocomplete though. You can copy your "normal.dot" file in your templates and transfer that quite easily, I don't know if that covers everything or not. Do a search under your help file on your tool bar in word.
I use Autocorrect and autotext
mple, right upper extremity, I use RUE and if the doctor says right upper extremity first exam, use RUE1 and I have the whole exam in there. I use for other exams as well.
Someone please tell me how my autotext entries
could just VANISH overnight? This has not been a good day.
More Autotext woes.
So I started (or so I thought) building my Autotext back up because I LIKE using F3 and only having to remember 1 abbreviation to get 5 different expansions. My line count went down 500 lines going from having it to not having it.
BUT when I went to save it and copy it to my new file, it was the same size as when I started, and I checked the normal.dot several time while I was working and it was always the same exact size as when I started. What do y'all think is going on?
I find most of my abbreviations here. Scroll all the way down until you find the abbreviation box.
http://www.mtchat.com/frame.php?frame=message
If you're just starting out and can, use autotext for now.
You may want to change later
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