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Typinator 10.1 Agen Schmitz 2 comments

Typinator 10.1

Introduces at-a-glance display of statistics showing time saved, expansions, and corrections. ($29.99 annual subscription, free update, 47.5 MB, macOS 13+)

TextExpander 8.4.3 Agen Schmitz No comments

TextExpander 8.4.3

Brings a refreshed interface design and a few new features to the text expansion utility. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 36.9 MB, macOS 11.1+)

Adam Engst 21 comments

macOS Text Replacement Export/Import Works Great Until It Doesn’t

Apple lets you export and import text replacements by dragging them to and from the Text Replacements dialog. It’s great for backups and sharing, but if you try to import thousands of entries, such as from the TidBITS AutoCorrect Dictionary, things may fall apart unpredictably.

TextExpander 8.4.2 Agen Schmitz No comments

TextExpander 8.4.2

Brings a few improvements and bug fixes for the text expansion utility. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 36 MB, macOS 11.1+)

Typinator 10.0 Agen Schmitz No comments

Typinator 10.0

Expands the text expansion utility's reach to the iPhone and iPad via a new iOS app. ($29.99 annual subscription, free update, 47 MB, macOS 13+)

TextExpander 8.4.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

TextExpander 8.4.1

Adds support for creating custom date formats with the Date Picker feature. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 32 MB, macOS 11.1+)

TextExpander 8.4 Agen Schmitz No comments

TextExpander 8.4

Text expansion utility adds a new Date Picker feature. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 47.9 MB, macOS 11.1+)

Typinator 9.2 Agen Schmitz No comments

Typinator 9.2

Improves handling of multi-desktop environments for the text expansion utility. ($29.99 new, free update, 9.2 MB, macOS 11+)

Adam Engst 24 comments

TipBITS: Bring macOS Text Replacements Back to Life

Adam Engst explains how to troubleshoot when macOS text replacements mysteriously stop working in specific apps and shares a simple solution that’s often overlooked.

TextExpander 7.8 Agen Schmitz No comments

TextExpander 7.8

Improves discoverability of the New Snippet button. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 29 MB, macOS 11.1+)

Typinator 9.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

Typinator 9.1

Brings enhanced performance and optimizations tailored for macOS 14 Sonoma. ($29.99 new, free update, 9.2 MB, macOS 11+)

TextExpander 7.6.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

TextExpander 7.6.1

Text expansion utility fixes bugs and now requires macOS 11.1 Big Sur. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 30 MB, macOS 11.1+)

TextExpander 7.5.2 Agen Schmitz No comments

TextExpander 7.5.2

Maintenance update for the text snippet editor with a smattering of improvements and bug fixes. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 30 MB, macOS 10.15+)

Typinator 9 Agen Schmitz No comments

Typinator 9

Major new release of the text expansion utility with a fresh, modern user interface, a new app icon, and Spanish language support. ($29.99 new, $14.99 upgrade, free update, 8.4 MB, macOS 11+)

TextExpander 7.4 Adam Engst No comments

TextExpander 7.4

Text expansion utility receives bug fixes and a new live support chat feature. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 54.1 MB, macOS 10.15+)