Home     Contact Us    
Main Board Job Seeker's Board Job Wanted Board Resume Bank Company Board Word Help Medquist New MTs Classifieds Offshore Concerns VR/Speech Recognition Tech Help Coding/Medical Billing
Gab Board Politics Comedy Stop Health Issues
ADVERTISEMENT




Serving Over 20,000 US Medical Transcriptionists

Word expanders

Posted By: Joy on 2006-11-09
In Reply to:

What are the best word expanders?


Complete Discussion Below: marks the location of current message within thread

The messages you are viewing are archived/old.
To view latest messages and participate in discussions, select the boards given in left menu


Other related messages found in our database

What word expanders work best with MS word? Or..

.. is there another way?   Do many use the "autocorrect" to make your own word Expander without having to purchase anything?  Does that workout well or is it best to buy expander software? 


I'm setting things up to start again after a couple years out of hte business.  My Spellex spellchecker expired and I had to purchase a new spellchecker.  Also wanting to get my expander going.  GAH!  It's a bit spendy to get things going again... not fun.


Word expanders
Does anyone have recommendations on a good word expander.  Our office is transitioning to an web-based system which uses MS word.  We currently use Word Perfect and have extensive templates stored in "quick words" which is great.  Using macros in word would be a pain in the butt!  Have never used a word Expander so any suggestions would be appreciated.  Is there a limit to how much info can be stored - i.e. will it just expand to a sentence or can it be a whole page of type, and what is involved in using a Word Expander (is it just by Keystrokes or do you have to point and click).  Thanks for your help. 
Word Expanders
I have used Smartype by Dorland and Abbreviate and Shorthand. I like the Smartype best in word program as I have a bit of a problem remembering all of the abbreviations. Do a Google search for the Smartype word expansion program or Ask Jeeves. Many transcriptionists love the ShortHand program also.
Word expanders
I use Instant Text from Textware.com.  This has been the best that I have found.  You can customize it to each physician you transcribed for with a separate file.  I have used it for years and think it is well worth the money.  Do to their website and take a look. 
Word Expanders

Can anyone tell me the advantage of using word Expanders versus autocorrect/autotext in word?  I use autocorrect a LOT but am wondering if there is an advantage to switching over? 


Thanks so much for your help/advice!  - Karen


Word expanders, word expanders, word expanders
x
word expanders
Agree, Instant Text is the best I have ever used.  Been an MT a long time and used a lot of others, but this is the best.  I called the company when I got it and as far as I know, it would practically me impossible to max out its memory capacity.
word expanders
I use ShortHand for Radiology and I also use Smartype and I find that like you, my memory is really bad, worse as the day goes on, but I write down the entries, memorize them (not too many, mind you), then in a couple of weeks add a couple of more, and this method works for me.  I still type out many words as I forget them, but at least I have some entries in there to help my production.  Just my thoughts, but I know what you are going through, and thought I was the only one with this problem lol. 
word expanders

Has anyone used SmartType as a word expander? How do you find it?


Do you use word expanders?
If so, which ones are your most-used?  The only ones I use right now are 'tp' for 'the patient' and 'ttp' for 'The patient'. 
word expanders

I do not even know how many short cuts I have, but I know that I would never continue to do this job if someone told me I could not use them!  How would you ever make any money?  Some of my suggestions are for the word endings; for example, dem = demonstrate; dems=demonstrates; demd=demonstrated; and demj=demonstration; all I change is the last letter and I am consistent about how I make my shortcuts so I never have to really think about what I need to type.


Word expanders
Hello, I need help choosing a word Expander working with Meditech. I was told of one called shortcut for word and and I am going to do some research on that, does anyone else work on Meditech and use a word expander? Thanks for info.
Expanders from WP to Word

You might want to check out ShortCut.  I believe it is manufactured by Sylvan Software and it will convert all of your PRD entries with no problems.


Hope this helps


Word Expanders
Hi there,

First I would like to say thank you very much to all of you that helped me the last time I posted a message.

My questions today is, does anybody know of a free word Expander that's user friendly?
Word expanders??
I am wondering how you build your word Expanders and remember everything you put in it?  I have downloaded the ShortHand word expander, but I can't figure out how to even use it.  I've never used one before, but I really need to incorporate it in to my transcribing so I can make a decent living.
Thanks,
Wanda
Word Expanders
Can anyone give me information on word Expander programs and which one would be the best to use.  Does it really make a difference in transcription productivity?
Word Expanders

I am looking for a word Expander to purchase and I was wondering if any of you have Instant Text Pro and how exactly does it work.  Are there entries already in there?  Also, what is the difference between Instant Text Pro and Shorthand.  Thanks so much.  Do you think Instant Text Pro is worth the money?


Carla


Does anyone use PRD or Shortcuts word expanders? .....nm
xx
and I bet you can't use word expanders while editing can you?
If we aren't MTs as editors, then they probably won't let us be set up as one.  But want to ask you for sure since you know there.  Thanks.
Word Expanders Question
I use my WORD Auto Text and Macros as I don't have a word Expander type of software program just yet.  It seems to work great for now but should I get a Word Expander type of program and if so, which one because there are quite a few?  amj
Need help with Word-based expanders ....sm

I am starting with All-Type soon, and the handbook says that their platform works with any Word-based expander.  That's all fine and good, but I have never used one.  I'm a PRD+ girl from the old WP51 days, and currently work in Bayscribe, and the Expander in it is a lot like PRD.  Are any of the Word-based Expanders like that?  I tried Instant Text once and hated it.  I don't want popup windows and such.  I like it to be simple, like PRD ... enter copdd and get chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.  Are any like that?


Thanks for your help!  


Forum for word expanders
If you visit www.productivitytalk.com - they can answer TONS of questions. I recently had to switch Expanders from Smartype to SH - and that website/moderators were my saving grace!!! Check it out.
Meditech word expanders

I know that ShortHand and Abbreviate both work with Meditech. There may be others as well. Hope this helps.


Jeff Smith


Word Expanders....need opinions on which is the best.....

.....and that doesn't cost $200.00.  I have seen many downloadable expanders, and wondered if anyone has downloaded one from the Internet?  I've been considering Fastfox by NCH or Swifttext by Bytescribe ($49.00).  Anyone use these with good results?


Thanks so much.


 


I use my own word expanders. Depends on
the platform as to whether or not an Expander program is built-in or if you need to provide your own. One company I work for uses DQS & has it built-in, another uses MS Word & I use my own ShortHand program.
WORD EXPANDERS WITH EDITSCRIPT
Can you guys help me out on what is a good word Expander to use with Editscript - I have never used anything other than the expander in Word and would like to find something that has more potential.  Thanks!
Importing to word expanders

Okay.  I just got laid off.  I've been using Meditech server macros for years.  I doubt that they will let us copy the macros off their server, so I have three questions.


How long did it take you to get up to speed loading your Expander from scratch,


and


if you could take your macros with you, is there some way to import them into any expander brand available, and


is/are there brand/s that are more universal than others?


I know from experience that autocorrect is less than easy to export, at least in my personal experience.


Thanks for your help.


Instatext/word expanders
I am looking into word expanders.  I researched SpeedType or SmartType and it says you can make up a shortcut to expand to up to the size of a 9-page document, which is great.  Now, I have used InstaText in the past at another job, but we were never able to make an entry that was more than about a paragraph long.  Is this the limit to IT or is it capable of expanding to more?  If I cannot create a whole document, then I will shy away from IT.  Any input is appreciated.
I could have typed it faster and better using my word expanders.
This is the echo heard all over about ASR and companies have the nerve to want to cut salaries by 20% because ASR is supposed to increase production?!?!?
Word/text expanders for Meditech
I would apprecaiate knowing word/text Expanders work in Meditech?  Thank you.
Word expanders vs Auto text

What is the difference between Word Expanders and Auto text?  Are they the same thing? 


Thanks!


Word expanders vs Auto text
Thank you!
expanders vs MS Word Auto Correct

Hello everyone ....  I've been using MS Word's auto correct feature as my expander.  Is it 'just as good' as using an Expander ?   Of course my line count is lousy per hour - but I don't do the same account regularly, and I don't get many ops (standard formats).  


Please tell me if / why I should change to an expander - and which one works best.  Remember PRD for DOS - I loved it.  Is there a Windows version?


Thanks, Susie


 


For tips on MS Word, expanders, and a whole slew of other programs go to
.
Need help on setting up Word expanders and spell check

Hi All,


I will be starting a new job soon, and it looks like I will be typing in my own computer's Word program.  I managed to download my old Expander entries from my old job into Notepad, so I now have a list of my expansions.  I am wondering if anyone has any good tips on doing something  with the Notepad entries to get them into AutoCorrect in Word, or do I have to just go through the whole list manually and make new entries into Word AutoCorrect to use for my new expander?


I am also open to any and all suggestions to the Word spellchecker since it does not know LOTS of medical terms and drugs.  Just start entering them manually or buy a medical spellchecker that interphases with Word? I saw some listed when I Googled it, but they seem awful expensive.  100$ and more.  Any suggestions?


THanks!


Microsoft Word.. The oold Word used to do this and I'm new to 2003 Word..nm
/
Expanders
What is S/H? Are we allowed to run these programs with DQS? If so, where do you purchase them? I would be more than happy to spend $120 if I could get my quota.

Thanks for the tips.
Expanders

I have worked in Meditech for about a year and a half and find that Shorthand does work just fine with it.


 


Expanders
Also, Abbreviate works well.
EXPANDERS

I keep seeing people say get an Expander you will get more lines.  I currently just use what is provided on the DQS (the Ctrl+E function).  Forgive my ignorance, but is this a separate program that you can use with DQS?  If so, tell me what it is and where to get it, PLEASE.  I am to the point of throwing my hands up and working at McDonald's.  I am so frustrated.  I normally typed close to 2,000 lines per shift before DQS, now I am getting no where near that.  I have been on this for over a year.   


expanders
if i didn't have instant text, i'd be an unhappy person; i use it for probably 40% of my stuff; i also use autocorrect for words and small phrases.
expanders
The only Expander I have ever used is InstantText. I can add really long entries in there with bold, underline, etc..... you add the entry into InstantText and then there is a "formatting" button that you click on and it will keep the original formatting from when it was copied/cut and pasted from Word or your report. I really like InstantText.
Expanders

Looking to get an Expander and curious which expander most use.  TIA


expanders
I was very interested in trying to get Smartype but I think from what I am reading it is not compatible with Word Perfect which is my main account and then I use Microsoft Works Suite.   I was wondering if there are any other Expanders out that could particularly be used with Word Perfect.  I thought I remembered talk about Fast Type that could be downloaded here from MTStars but I'm not able to locate that and I don't know if it can be used with Word Perfect or not.   Any suggestions or help??
Expanders
They should expand the text in whatever font your document is currently using.

Actually, I use auto correct specifically for those instances when the the font, formatting, and size cannot be changed...if that makes any sense.
Expanders. sm
How do you use such abbreviations without going into your autotext you already have running.  I.E. I think if I tried to abbreviate Webster's words, It would clash with my medical words I have.  Any suggestions appreciated.
expanders
Which is the best Expander program?
ROI of expanders

An Expander pays for itself within weeks as your productivity goes up and you will make more lines per day.


What you need to consider is which expander provides the best productivity features as well as the best comfort level for you.


Looking at expanders and

I have been working as an employee with the EXText system/Wordclient by Dictaphone.  I really love the "esp" system that is part of this program as I find it very quick and easy to use.


Years ago I tried IT and didn't really care for it, but I don't know if I didn't become familiar enough with it. 


I guess it comes down to an Expander that works with just hitting the spacebar and entering the shortcut I know I am getting with that abbreviation.  Really mastering the shortcuts without having a list to choose from.


If anyone out there has any recommendations for a similar expander as the Dictaphone esps, I would love to hear what you have to say.


Thanks.


Expanders
Thank you for your input.
Expanders

Hi Robbie,


I was told that Instant Text V Pro works well with Meditech. I just received the program yesterday and installed it, but haven't had a chance to see how well it works.