Anyone have exp with InstantText & Smartype?
Posted By: shopaholic on 2008-05-01
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I currently use Smartype and love it. But I just started a new job and they use Instant Text. She said I can use either, but Instant Text is available to me if I want to use it. Are they similar? Has anyone used BOTH and have a preference? I'm just wondering if I should use it or just stick with Smartype?
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I like InstantText...is that what you
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I've been studying the manual that comes with IntantText and can't seem to find a way to backup the glossarys to a floppy. If my computer crashes, I would assume that any changes I've made to the glossarys would be gone. I tried just the "save as" and it won't go to a disk. Any suggestions?
I like InstantText myself
I tried flashtype and don't know the price comparison, but this worked for me. I talready has a lot of common stuff in it and I add stuff all the time. Plus I don't have to remember anything.
I have InstantText too.
I really love it and found it especially helpful for saving the correct spellings of drug names in the word area. I use it with AutoCorrect in a Word based platform and it works great. I like it b/c there I don't have to memorize special shortcuts.
I use InstantText with it and...sm
you can also use your autocorrect with it automatically since it a MS Word-based program. So, you should be good to go. It's a fabulous program, enjoy-!!
InstantText question
I just recently started using InstantText and now have to switch to a different computer. I have studied the manual front to back and can't seem to find where it tells me how to backup what I've created in Instant Text and move it to another computer. I am a new user, so I'm hoping it's easy - just that I don't know the program well enough to understand. Can anyone help me?
InstantText allows you to compile sm
all your docs from a doctor and it will make shortcuts for phrases used a certain amount of times.
Shorthand or InstantText SM
Tops in the field. Both excellent. Get one of them today.
My goodness, YES, an Expander makes an enormous difference. Why do you think so many people are saying they can't make a living any more and yet others are making good money? Today's wages are based on a transcription speed literally something like twice what it used to be, and going up.
Using yours extensively IS a new skill you'll have to develop over the next few months, but your income will go up with every paycheck. You're going to love seeing THAT and end up addicted to abbreviating everything in sight.
And, as you do more and more editing, you're also going to love having your expander do all those fussy multi-keystroke corrections you run into again and again with just a couple of taps on your part. I couldn't bear to go back to deleting "q.i.d." and typing in "4 times a day" a million times a day. Yuck!
Best wishes.
InstantText or Shorthand. SM
This is not the place to save a few dollars not getting one of the best programs available. A month from now, you'd give up (insert favorite vice of choice) before you'd give up your expander.
Smartype, much beloved as it (and any expander) is by its users, isn't quite in the same class.
Expanderic may be good but is new and basically untried. It's officially endorsed by this forum, BTW. I'm bothered by the fact that its advertising showcases the term "Shorthand," which could be misleading, though not intentionally, I'm sure...
Best place to buy InstantText?
What is the best website to buy Instant Text from? I have been considering getting it for months. I have been using AutoCorrect in Word this whole time, and I think I'm ready to graduate to Instant Text. It's worth it right? I found a few websites to get it from, and I was wondering which one is the best. I'm nervous that it is worth it as well.
Shorthand and InstantText for sure, SM
but check over at productivitytalk.com to see what they say. High on my list of attributes would be compatibility so that I could take with me just about anywhere. I'm so dependent on mine that I wouldn't consider taking a job at a place that couldn't accommodate Shorthand, or at very least convert my custom ShortHand dictionary into its program; but fortunately, Shorthand's pretty good that way.
I use InstantText and it works just fine.
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I read somewhere that InstantText does it, but I haven't tried it. nm
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InstantText Version III Pro for sale
If interested please contact me at angela.dill@gmail.com. Also several old Spellex floppy discs. Thanks!
InstantText, hands-down. Doubled my line count.
I tried them all and then bought IT. I have gone from 115 lph to 286 lines per hour (I do ER). I would, literally, be lost without it.
I have an InstantText question about compatibility with Extext Speech
I posted this on the textware forum page, but no answer as of yet.
I am just beginning Extext Speech, and when I am linked to IText, the "magic" strokes, Alt plus period, etc., are formating strokes with IT and do not work as the magic keys.
Is there a way to get around this so I can actually use the magic keystrokes?
Thanks in advance..
smartype
are you able to put in your own and go with speedtype.com or abbreviate.com? i dont care for the smartype.
im thinking about purchasing speedtype instead and delete smartype that my old company had me download.
smartype
I've never used anything but Smartype and I love it. I doubt I'd ever change.
Does anyone use SmarType with XP?? Thanks so much. nm
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Smartype for me
I have used both Instant Text and Smartype. Some people love Instant Type, but I couldn't deal with the learning curve. I stuck with Smartype -- much easier to use -- and I saw an increase in productivity right away. I had to get an Expander and was also contemplating which one to get. I decided to get both at the same time, do a 30-day trial, and send back the one I didn't want. That was about 5 years ago. I really like Smartype and don't plan on changing to anything else.
SMARTYPE
Chill!! These people are trying to help you!! Common sense would be to get in touch with Joe at Smartype (I have his #/address) OR get in touch with Stedman and simply ask them. If both Stedman and SmarType are putting out a "combined" product like this, THEY can answer your question correctly.
Smartype
I am new to Stedman's Smartype and I am having a problem. When I am starting a new sentence, the word should be capitalized, but when I hit the spacebar it inserts the word without capitalization. Anyone know why? And how to fix it? Thanks!
IT or Smartype
I have both but I could never get used to IT. To me the IT software is a complete waste. I like Smartype but I hate when it locks up on Word 2003 and actually eats the text. I have found that if I save often as we should do anyway and not have too much running Smartype doesn't lock up that often. I have heard others rave about IT. I guess it depends on the MT. I hate IT. Sorry I ever loaded it.
Smartype will not according to sm
DSG -Dictation Services Group they are still listed on page 1 of MTStars. Jobs section. You can email them. I think AL the plateform makers should take this in consideration for sure.
Smartype
If you are in ExText using Smartype you can add smart words and smart phrases by hitting CTL3. CTL2 gives you preferences, CTL4 is modify smart word spelling, CTL5 is delete smart word, and CTL6 is modify smart word position. You have to save the longer phrases for to put in when you aren't in ExText. Just save it to Notepad, then copy them into a regular word doc and go through the addition to smart block procedure. This has worked great for me.
None of this is in the documentation for Smartype. I just found them accidentally last year, after months of writing down phrases and words to add after work every day! This way you can just add it as you go.
Good luck!
PWM
I used Smartype for DOS.
Now I am using Word and so far only use autocorrect. When I used Smartype I used the words, blocks, plus had whole reports stored in mine called Smartmacros. Then I set up a smartword to play the macro. I have never used Smartype with Word, so I do not know if there is anything similar.
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I had tried it and it didn't work very well. I didn't stay at the job -- only a few weeks. I disliked that platform. It was just horrible.
How can I get Smartype to
It is a shame that I can't get Smartype to work with Emdat because I think it would really help my production so much. Thanks
Smartype
You basically just download it to your system and follow the directions for adding and expansion of your macros.
It may not make you a speed demon although some say it increases their productivity substantially. One thing it does do is save you wear and tear on your hands and thus is a great morale booster in the process.
Face it, if your hands feel like h..., you are not a happy camper right?
I downloaded a trial version of ShortHand and it was amazing although very expensive, $100 for a license.
No it was Smartype...sm
I was working for Allstate Transcription. I no longer work there.
I use Smartype. I like it. ...nm
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Smartype
Thanks, I was afraid of that. I love Smartype and would hate to have to give it up. I like it much better than InstanText also.
Smartype
I have EditScript Verson 8. My Smartype does not function. The very first toolbar with File, Edit, Tools, Smartype will not allow you to select "Enable" or anything but the File button. Is there a method to getting it to function? I have tried re-installing the EditScript program as well as the Smartype, but it still does not work.
Smartype
I had the same problem with Escription 8 and Smartype. I just found out that if I created a right-click floating toolbar when I was out of EditScript and in Word then that toolbar with Smartype shows up and I can access it. I was so glad when I found that. Good luck
Smartype
I have the same exact problem. Will you please tell the the steps on how you create a right-click floating tollbar in Word? Thanks.
Smartype
Hi, Open word and help for directions in creating a custom toolbar. After I did step 4 there was a small floating toolbar. I then clicked/dragged my Stedman's icon from the top toolbar to the floating toolbar and didn't do the other steps. Do this while you are not in EditScript.
The help should look like this:
Create a custom toolbar
1. On the Tools menu, click Customize.
2. Click the Toolbars tab.
3. Click New.
4. In the Toolbar name box, type the name you want.
5. In the Make toolbar available to box, select which template (template: A file or files that contain the structure and tools for shaping such elements as the style and page layout of finished files. For example, Word templates can shape a single document, and FrontPage templates can shape an entire Web site.) or document to make the toolbar (toolbar: A bar with buttons and options that you use to carry out commands. To display a toolbar, press ALT and then SHIFT+F10.) available in, and then click OK.
Click the Commands tab.
Do one of the following:
Add a button to the toolbar
Click a category in the Categories box.
Drag the command you want from the Commands box to the displayed toolbar.
Add a built-in menu to the toolbar
In the Categories box, click Built-in Menus.
Drag the menu you want from the Commands box to the displayed toolbar.
When you have added all the buttons and menus you want, click Close.
EXText and Smartype (sm)
I have a few questions and would like to be able to e-mail with someone who may be able to help. I'm using EXText and Smartype. The smartline will not allow me to see what is underneath the text, such as headings within the document. I have to keep hitting the ESC key to turn ST off so I can see where I am at in the document to be able to type under the heading.
Another issue I have is that my document is running off the page and not wrapping around. In Word under VIEW, if I select Web Layout, it's a nice view and everything is on the page; however, when I do anything else, like Ctrl J to get back to the demographic screen in EXText, it jumps back and I have to start all over again. Any help would truly be appreciated. I hope that I have made my questions clear for someone to understand them. Thanks for any help.
Smartype and other expanders
Does anybody know how to export Smartype stuff into other word expanders?
If so, what are the easiest/best ones to export into?
If you use Smartype you will have problems
but I don't think you use it, do you? I haven't heard you mention it before. There is a problem in Word 2003 that conflicts with Smartype that is not in any previous Word version.
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Smartype/Word
I do too.
Smartype/Word
I use Alt A to jump to the {} field, if I understand you correctly. Don't know that that will help you.
Smartype/dictionary
If I buy Stedman's Smartype, do I still need to buy the dictionary?
Smartype - please read and help !!
So I could actually get by without downloading the Stedmans dictionary right away. I'm trying to get set up and keep costs down. What about all the reference books? Is the info just as easily attainable online?
I have used both Smartype and Shorthand - sm
I like them both, but Smartype has a lot preprogrammed into , i.e. drug names, syndromes, diseases, etc. With ShortHand and autocorrect, you have to program it all in. You can find lists on-line though and download them into Shorthand and combine all your dictionaries which is a very nice feature. Smartype only allows you to chose 1 dictionary and you cannot merge or import lists in, only enter things 1 at a time into the dictionary you chose to use (your own or theirs). I think there is a distinct advantage though to using a word Expander especially if you are not a fast typest. Shorthand is reasonably priced and MTStars sells something compable to Shorthand called Flashtype which I believe is even cheaper. Plenty of options, just need to pick one to fit your pocketbook. There is InstantText too, but that is pricey too (same as Smartype).
OSi uses ExTest and my Smartype (nm)
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Smartype into ShortHand? How?
Regarding pulling all my abbreviations over into ShortHand, has this worked for anybody, even for all the SmartBlocks? If so, could you please tell me how it was accomplished? I'm sure many of us would like to know. (I have also posted this below in answer to "I don't think you understand what a SmartLine is.")
As I understand it, you cannot pull txt file abbreviations out of Smartype (Windows version), because Smartype (Windows version) is in a machine language, and ShortHand will not import machine language; it will only import txt files of various kinds.
Any thoughts on this matter?
Thank you all for any help you can give.
Smartype in WP or MS Word?
Hi, again,
My husband (and Resident Tech Support) just asked if when you converted from ST to SH you were using ST in WP or MS Word.
Smartype with MS Word
Smartype is not compatible with MS Word 2003. I used it for a very short time and it would freeze constantly or spontaneously backspace and erase my entire document. This wasn't an infrequent problem, this happened every two minutes. If you just purchased this, Stedmans may give you a refund if you contact Customer Service.
Smartype should keep up with changes in upgrades, not the other way around.
nm
Smartype and Word
go to www.productivitytalk.com. I too am a Smartype user, though have not tried it with Word 2003 as of yet. I just googled your question and others are having this same problem. Check out the forum.
Smartype Problems
This may sound like a dumb question, but I have to ask. Does anyone have trouble when using Smartype with MS Word 2003? Once in a while when I hit the backspace key, it starts scanning like it's doing a spellcheck. I can't get it to stop once it starts. It's driving me nuts and making me not want to use the Smartype at all. I was really hoping to pick up the pace with an expander, but with this happening, it's just slowing me down.
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