PhraseExpress Autotext

PhraseExpress Autotext eliminates repetitive typing and organizes frequently used text snippets. MS Word AutoCorrect entries can now be used in any program, not just in Office. Abbreviations will be expanded and typos corrected while you type.

Pros: PhraseExpress saves a lot of keystrokes and expands custom abbreviations into frequently used text strings. Typing `btw` for example expands into `by the way` or typing `excel` can open a spreadsheet program. Whole documents can be inserted with one keystroke this way. Boilerplate templates can be stored together with text formatting and bitmaps.

A text prediction feature automatically recognizes repetitive phrases and auto-complete them on demand. This application does not require you to tediously define phrases and their corresponding abbreviations by hand like in other text snippet utilities. The text prediction feature is language independent and learns in real-time. Existing documents and Outlook Emails can be scanned to personalize it. The Autotext feature allows assigning a frequently used text such as your address, your signature or a common phrase to a much shorter abbreviation.

PhraseExpress automatically corrects common misspellings while you type and works everywhere a web browser or the messenger. It can also import your existing MS Word AutoCorrect entries for use in any application, not just in Word or Outlook. While the standard Windows clipboard inserts only the last copied text segment, the Clipboard Cache now stores all recently copied clipboard contents for instant pasting into any application. Clipboard cache enhances the native Windows clipboard functionality by remembering all items that are copied to the clipboard for later pasting.

Powerful macro functions can add dynamic contents to static phrases such as the current date, counters or additional manual input. Phrases can be linked or nested. Macros can also launch programs or open documents triggered by shortcuts. Entering `calc` may open the Windows calculator program or striking the hotkey Ctrl+F8 may offer a Google search query of a highlighted text on-the-fly.

Cons: None that we noticed.

Overall: Nice set of features, quite an useful application that is easy to use& learn. Good for a 4 star rating.

PhraseExpress eliminates repetitive typing and manages frequently used text snippets in customizable categories. Boilerplate templates can be stored together with text formatting and bitmaps.
The unique text prediction feature watches out for repetitive text patterns and offers to auto-complete such phrases. Smart algorithms analyze and learn your writing patterns, and suggest the most relevant ways to complete phrases and sentences.
The Autotext feature allows assigning a frequently used text such as your address, your signature or a common phrase to a much shorter abbreviation. Whenever you type in the assigned abbreviation PhraseExpress will automatically replace it with the original text. For example, "ty" will be expanded to "thank you very much”. Existing MS Office AutoCorrect entries can be imported for use in any Windows program, not just MS Office.
The Clipboard cache enhances the native Windows clipboard functionality by remembering all items that are copied to the clipboard for later pasting.
Powerful macro functions can add dynamic contents to static phrases such as the current date, counters or additional manual input. Phrases can be linked or nested. Macros can also launch programs or open documents triggered by shortcuts. Entering 'calc' may open the Windows calculator program or striking the hotkey CTRL-F8 may offer a Google search query of a highlighted text on-the-fly.
PhraseExpress reduces the risk of suffering the repetitive strain injury as it helps to significantly reduce use of the keyboard.
This keyboard macro utility is fully-functional and free for personal users - The optional Network Edition provides the PhraseExpress functionality in a company network with a professional Client-/Server architecture.