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f: Dear Bing, write an extensive introduction for our public MediaWiki "fridemar.ai" about the textExpansion tool Atext. 1. Write it in MediaWikiMarkdown with titles, subtitles, internal and external MediaWikiLinks, tables, etc. . Do it so, that your contribution can stretch over several linked pages. 2. Start with "https://www.trankynam.com/atext/", but besides that get as much info as possible from all your other known sources. 3. Integrate this prompt into your answer, such that our contribution is CopyPaste ready for immediate publication on fridemar.ai/wiki/Atext. 4. Prefix the prompt with "f: " and your answer with "bing: ". 5. Answer in English please. 6. "Atext: " is the PageTitle. 1. 2. .. 5. are the subtitles 7. This page will overwrite an older version which can be viewed in the page history with a DifferenceEngine.

bing: Atext: Text template, shortcut, expansion for Mac and Windows

Introduction

Atext is a text template, text shortcut, text macro, text automation, text expansion tool that works on both Mac and Windows platforms. It allows you to create and use snippets of text that can be inserted into any application by typing abbreviations or using hotkeys. Atext can help you save time, avoid errors, and improve productivity by reducing the need to type the same thing over and over.

Features

Some of the features of Atext are:

  • Rich text: You can insert images, formatted text, attachments, etc. into your snippets and use them in applications such as Word, Mail, Outlook, Pages, Gmail, etc.
  • Auto-Correction: You can automatically capitalize new sentences, correct double capitals, and use built-in snippets for misspelling correction.
  • Advanced: You can use advanced functions such as date time scripts, editable fields, key strokes, scripting, etc. to customize your snippets and make them more dynamic and flexible.
  • Cloud sync: You can sync your data across computers via OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, etc., or shared network folder. You can also collaborate with other people in multi-user environment.
  • Work in Windows and macOS: You can sync your data between computers running Windows and macOS and use Atext in both operating systems.
  • Virtual machine: You can use Atext in virtual machine and remote desktop clients. Atext provides advanced configurator to work in most applications.

Comparison with TextExpander

TextExpander is another popular text expansion tool that works on Mac, Windows, iOS, ChromeOS and web browsers. It has similar features as Atext but also some differences:

  • TextExpander uses a subscription-based pricing model while Atext is a one-time purchase.
  • TextExpander has more integrations with other apps and services such as Zapier, Alfred, OmniFocus, etc., while Atext has fewer integrations.
  • TextExpander has a statistics feature that shows you how much time you saved by using snippets while Atext does not have this feature.
  • TextExpander has a snippet sharing feature that lets you share your snippets with other users or groups while Atext does not have this feature.

Depending on your needs and preferences, you may choose either Atext or TextExpander as your text expansion tool.

How to share snippets in TextExpander

To share snippets in TextExpander, you need to:

  • Sign up for a TextExpander account and choose a plan that suits your needs.
  • Create or import your snippets in TextExpander app or web interface.
  • Click on the group name to open the group settings and click on "Share".
  • Choose whether you want to share the group with individuals or teams via email invite or URL link.
  • Manage the permissions of the shared group such as who can view or edit the snippets.

The recipients of the shared group will need to have a TextExpander account to access the snippets.

How to use Atext

To use Atext, you need to:

  • Download and install Atext from [1](https://trankynam.com/atext/) or Microsoft Store for Windows or App Store for Mac.
  • Launch Atext and create your snippets by clicking the "+" button or importing from other sources.
  • Assign abbreviations or hotkeys to your snippets and choose the applications where they will work.
  • Type the abbreviations or press the hotkeys in any application to insert your snippets.

Examples

Here are some examples of how you can use Atext for different purposes:

  • Email signature: You can create a snippet with your name, title, contact information, logo, etc. and assign it an abbreviation such as "sig". Then you can type "sig" at the end of your email to insert your signature automatically.
  • Greeting: You can create a snippet with a generic greeting such as "Hello {#name#}," where {#name#} is an editable field that you can fill in with the recipient's name. Then you can assign it an abbreviation such as "greet" and type it at the beginning of your email to insert a personalized greeting.
  • Date: You can create a snippet with a date script such as "{#date format=yyyy-MM-dd#}" that will insert the current date in the format you specify. Then you can assign it an abbreviation such as "date" and type it whenever you need to insert the date.
  • HTML code: You can create a snippet with some HTML code such as "

    {#content#}

    " where {#content#} is an editable field that you can fill in with the text you want to wrap in a paragraph tag. Then you can assign it an abbreviation such as "htmlp" and type it when you need to insert some HTML code.

More information

For more information about Atext, you can visit:

You can also check out some other sources that mention or review Atext, such as:

This page is based on the prompt from f: Dear Bing, write an extensive introduction for our public MediaWiki "fridemar.ai" about the textExpansion tool Atext. 1. Write it in MediaWikiMarkdown with titles, subtitles, internal and external MediaWikiLinks, tables, etc. . Do it so, that your contribution can stretch over several linked pages. 2. Start with "https://www.trankynam.com/atext/", but besides that get as much info as possible from all your other known sources. 3. Integrate this prompt into your answer, such that our contribution is CopyPaste ready for immediate publication on fridemar.ai/wiki/Atext. 4. Prefix the prompt with "f: " and your answer with "bing: ". 5. Answer in English please. 6. "Atext: " is the PageTitle. 1. 2. .. 5. are the subtitles 7. This page will overwrite an older version which can be viewed in the page history with a DifferenceEngine.

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