![]() ![]() So, given unlimited time and resources (and infinite paychecks for the developers), TextExpander support would be nice, but there are features we are all waiting for that are necessary, and which have no real workaround. Every once in awhile I find there are some things that the macOS version of an app just does better, and I think this might be one example. ![]() ![]() I realize that there are TextExpander power users who want to create sophisticated templates, and even there Workflow (or its iOS 12 follow-on) may provide a solution. Even with timestamps there is a reasonable solution: make a Workflow Today Widget that puts a timestamp into the clipboard and paste that in sure, it takes a few extra swipes. Although admittedly low on functionality, I find the built-in Apple text replacement dictionary can do most of what I need, syncs across all my devices, and it works if you are using a hardware keyboard (unlike TextExpander). Some text expansion functionality is useful. For example, you could type bbl and have this always automatically expand to I’ll be back later. They can be used anywhere in any operating system. The iOS TextExpander implementation is so awkward and limited that I avoid it even in those iOS apps that support it with one big exception: using it to add timestamps. The Best Text Expansion App for iPhone By Adam Dachis Published JanuComments ( 14) We love text expansion because it can save you so much time typing. A text expander autocorrects short combination of characters you type to longer phrases. The default settings make it pretty easy to use it. You’ll have to resort to terminal or changing YML files for any configuration change. It doesn’t offer a GUI (Graphical User Interface) to customize or control. In a perfect world, I would love to see TextExpander support, but given the trade-offs against other features, I don’t see it as critical to the core intent of Agenda. espanso is an interesting open-source text expander tool with cross-platform support that’s written in Rust programming language. ![]()
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