SmileOnMyMac has released TextExpander 2.2, an update to its customizable typing shortcut tool for Mac OS X. With TextExpander, users can define abbreviations for frequently-used text strings and images, also known as snippets. When an abbreviation is typed, it expands automatically to the full snippet.
This update adds a predefined snippet group with common CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) code. It limits "Adapt to Case" to lowercase snippets and to abbreviations with two or more characters. A conflict with MacSpeech Dictate has also been resolved.
A 30-day fully-functioning demo of TextExpander can be downloaded at http://www.smileonmymac.com/textexpander/download.html. The price is $29.95. A Family Pack license is available for $44.95, which covers up to five computers in one household. Mac OS X 10.4 or higher is required. TextExpander 2.2 is a free update for registered users of TextExpander 1.x and 2.x.
What's new in TextExpander 2.2: - Adds predefined group for CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) - Limits "Adapt to Case" to lowercase snippets - Limits "Adapt to Case" to abbreviations with two or more characters - Disables expansion when shift-space is typed - Works properly with MacSpeech Dictate
TextExpander features: - Insert standard greetings, text, and signatures including formatted text and pictures - Save keystrokes by typing short abbreviations to get long snippets - Organize snippets into groups - Add snippet groups from external files and online sources - Sync snippets via .Mac - Insert the current date and time in any format you prefer - Correct typos automatically - Print snippets by group - Type special characters without launching the special characters palette - Position the cursor wherever you want in your expanded snippet - For programmers, make editor-independent code templates and invoke AppleScripts - Import from Textpander, TypeIt4Me (v2 & 3) and Typinator (v1) - Available in English, German, French, Japanese and Italian