TextExpander Examples – How to Reuse Common Text in Multiple Snippets
Example Six - How to Reuse Common Text in Multiple Snippets Now we are going to look at how we can build more complex snippets, by using nested snippets. Nesting is nothing more than using a snippet inside another snippet. We will continue using the example text...
TextExpander Examples – Making Snippets Interactive with Fill-ins
Example Five - Making Snippets Interactive with Fill-ins Fill-ins allow you to interact with the user before the snippet is expanded. We are going to cover how we can use the Multi Line Field and the Popup Menu. In this example we taking the role of an accountant...
TextExpander Examples – How to Automate Keyboard and Cursor Actions
Example Four - How to Automate Keyboard and Cursor Actions In this example, we are going to look at how we can use a snippet to fill out an email with a subject line and the email body. Start by creating a new snippet and giving it a name and abbreviation. Next,...
TextExpander Examples – Working with Dates and Times
Example Three - Working with Dates and Times In the previous example, we used the Date macros to default a date to the current date, but you can do more than just set the current date. So, for this example, we will look at some of the different ways you can...
TextExpander Examples – How to Prompt Users for Input
Example Two - How to Prompt Users for Input In this example, we are going to prompt the user for data that will be inserted into our snippet. In this case, we are going to take on the role of a business that is replying to a potential client, accepting or rejecting...
TextExpander Examples – Streamline Repetitive Responses
Example One - Streamline Repetitive Responses In this example, we’ll explore how TextExpander can be your trusty sidekick when dealing with repetitive boilerplate content. Imagine you’re an accountant, and those child-tax credit inquiries keep flooding your inbox....
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Quarterbacks Do Not Hand Out Water!
There is an old business adage that "time is money." Of course, it seems that no one is taking it seriously. Time and time again I meet business owners who are overwhelmed by tasks that having nothing to do with their business or add money to their bottom line. You...
Automation is just Delegation to a Computer
Automation is nothing more than delegation to a computer. Automation and delegation are not mutually exclusive business strategies; it is possible for business owners to delegate repetitive and unproductive tasks without outsourcing them. In fact, delegating work this...
Automation Snowball Effect
The automation snowball effect refers to the way automation can quickly and exponentially grow in an organization once it's introduced. The automation snowball starts as a small change that has an impact on productivity: management sees cost and time savings, so they...