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How do you get the shorthand word expander to work in 'word client'?

Posted By: MT mom of 3 on 2008-04-19
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Shorthand/Word Expander Feedback.

We are in process of revamping MTStars FlashType (Shorthand/Word Expander).


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We appreciate feedback from all visitors who are/were using any Shorthand/Word Expander Software in terms...


=> Which software do you use and why? (e.g User friendly, Robust, Built-in Dictionaries etc.)


=> The features you like and dislike within software?


=> What are your suggestions for upgraded version of FlashType? Which features you would like to see in it?


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Easy to work with. You can look up old reports. Your own word expander will work
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Part-time work using Extext/word client/dictaphone
Anyone know any companies that are hiring that use this system?  I really want to start part-time and then probably commit to full time later.  I really want a company that supplies your equipment!  Thanks.
Which expander do you like? I am currently using Shorthand which comes with the job but need
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Which expander? I used Shorthand, and it's got a
suggestion box feature that you can stretch across the bottom of your screen to remind you of the expansions. Also, make up a little system for your expansions. Some people use ABCZ, but I use a phonetic/consonant system or the first letters of phrases because that's what I can remember. It's like car license plates with no vowels. sbrc is subarachnoid cnsn is consultation

It might be that you haven't found your company fit yet, too. Keep searching for a better company if the current one isn't cutting it.
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shorthand expander
I too used PRD+ with Word Perfect DOS 5.0.  Make pretty good money, but none like those other people that type.  Have wondered and wondered how they do it.  Can you tell me.
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I really hate this Expander but it is what works best with this other company I work for.  How do you make -year-old move so it is next to the number when you key in yo?  TIA
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Shorthand and Instant Text work about the same way. ShortHand has a free 30-day trial you can download online, and it is a lot cheaper than Instant Text.

http://www65.pair.com/lim/shorthand/

I have been using Shorthand since 1997, and have never had a problem or complaint.
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I am trying to figure out which Expander to purchase and I feel so dumb.  I shorthand expander something I download to my PC or is it more like a CD?  Can I use it on more than one computer, i.e. home and work?  I'm actually trying to find something that can sort of travel with me, like bringing my tool box along with me.  Is that possible? 


Thanks.


need to import DQS expander to Shorthand (sm)
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Shorthand is far superior to that expander for extext
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Where do I order Shorthand expander? Can't find anywhere NM
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Shorthand is not the Windows "shorthand/expander" SM
and has only a virtual tour, not a true demo, so far as I know anyway. The program so misleadingly advertised may be excellent, but it's new and untried, not one of the industry leaders ShortHand is.
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Can an expander be created in Shorthand while typing the document?
Or do you have to get out of the document and make up the expansions?  When you download it from the website, do you get any instructions along with the program?  Any other info would be appreciated. 
Word has its own excellent word expander in Autocorrect.
It reminds me of the old PRD
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Emdat actually does have a Word client in it sm

Most places don't like for you to use it because it screws up the formatting, or at least that is what they say.  I could not get Emdat's Word client to open on it was installed on.


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SmartType is wonderful and I am VERY productive with it, BUT it will limit your career and flexibility somewhat if that is all you can or will use. It has to have Word or an actual Word client, you can't link it to IM, email or a funny platform like you can IT for instance. (SH will also do this.)

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I went into google, typed 'dictaphone word client', saw your request there and a few others re this - you might find your answer using Google search. Good luck. Jean
It is Word. ExText is the word expander
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One client uses word count.....total divide by 1000
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Oh, you MUST have a word expander
You could probably DOUBLE what you are typing now.  I'm not sure about figures, but probably close to double anyway.  There are probably others on this board who could tell you better than I, but you MUST get one!!  I can't believe you are still typing without one.    I use Shorthand.  You can try it for free.
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WORD EXPANDER
You can STILL make it do what you want to do. You just don't have to go through the initial time and work of setting it up.

Besides an Expander is always correct. You don't have to stop and look up spelling. I don't understand what you mean by "your way" as you can take any expander and still make it "your way."?
What word expander do you use?
TIA
Can you add these to your word expander?
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word expander

I use PCShorthand.com and I really like it; not only is the price $89.00 it has everything you will ever want and need for a word expander.  It works with MS Word also.


expander, but not MS Word
Howdy. When I was typing neurological transcription, I disliked MS Word type programs because of the spell checking/grammar checking. I basically had to turn off almost the entire grammar checking, and a lot of it still wasted my time. So I made MT Keys. I designed it specifically for transcription (while I was typing the neurological transcription), and it has ShortHand expansion as one of its features. It also has one-key features that send things to Google with only hitting one key. You might want to check it out.
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Could you please E me or put on board type of word Expander that you use?  Thanks. 
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