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How to convert a ChartScript file to Shorthand

Feb 24 2007 06:57 AM | Harrie in Text Expanders

The below does not apply to Chartscript personal normal text inserts, only the expander file. Finding your ChartScript personal abbreviation file: Personal ChartScript abbreviation files are generally found in \Softmed\Script\Abbrev an...

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DQS .aco file to MS Word .acl file (AutoCorrect)

May 27 2006 05:32 PM | Harrie in Text Expanders

Proceed if your entries are formatted in this manner: 0 "eth" "Ethibond" First, download and install MultipleAutoEntries.exe Secondly, put a backup copy of your user.aco file on your Desktop or somewhere. Do the same for your AutoCo...

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Converting a DocQScribe user.aco file to a SH file

Feb 14 2005 02:01 AM | Harrie in Text Expanders

Below are instructions on manually converting your file. Prefer a macro to do it? Then go right hereSave your user.aco file to a convenient place on your PC, perhaps in a folderRight click on it and select "Open With" - NotepadOnce in Notepad...

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How to convert Shorthand files to Shortcut

Jul 24 2012 06:33 AM | JulieW8 in Text Expanders

First posted in the forums by Harrie.

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Conversions between expander formats

Jul 24 2012 06:43 AM | JulieW8 in Text Expanders

First posted by Harrie and relevant information from the forum discussion extracted.

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How to use Excel (Spreadsheet) to edit an Insta...

Jul 24 2012 01:28 PM | JulieW8 in Text Expanders

This was originally posted by 14Tonks. It includes the original post and noted additional comments pertinent to the topic. It is being moved to this section for easier access. You may have to make adjustments, depending on the Excel version, or if you're using another spreadsheet program.

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How to extract Shorthand abbreviations to a list

Oct 15 2004 10:32 PM | Helen in Text Expanders

In many expanders, words are already grouped, so a copy/paste system is also effective for getting the entire group. However, it may require a little file modification to do that copy/paste. For example, if you have a Shorthand list, you can make a...

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How to run Shorthand from a jump or flash drive

Jul 24 2012 02:34 PM | julie_w8 in Text Expanders

Originally posted by Harrie, I've modified the instructions somewhat. Please rate this article if you find it helpful!

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Removing unwanted {@KEY BkSp} entries required...

Oct 08 2009 06:50 AM | Harrie in Text Expanders

Modified somewhat to remove references to other posts not felt to be pertinent to the instruction. Please rate or comment on this article!

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