ShortKey

ShortKey

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About ShortKey

ShortKey is a macro utility allowing you to set up replacement text or paragraphs for any given number of user defined keystrokes. ShortKey monitors the keyboard activity on a global nature and anytime a user defined keystroke combination (ShortKey) is typed in, it will be replaced with the replacement text.

ShortKey is intended for use with programs that allow text input such as a word processor, text editor, email program, etc. It replaces a text string of up to 10 characters with a word, sentence, paragraph or several paragraphs, saving you valuable time by not having to manually type the text. Errors in typing can be eliminated. Simply choose a word or text string and associate it with the replacement text.

You may enter virtually an unlimited number of replacement text combinations per file. The replacement text may be up to 32 bit characters in length.

To make it work, run the program and go to Shortkey > > Activate menu or right click on icon placed on task bar. Check this menu item and all word and replacement combinations will be active. Once ShortKey is running, it will monitor all keyboard activity. If one of the specified words is used, it will be erased and the replacement text will be keyed in its place.

Activation Methods The Prefix Key method allows you to designate up to two characters that are to be added to the front end of every ShortKey. For example you could assign a prefix of #. You would then type # plus your ShortKey to trigger the replacement text. This makes it unlikely that you would accidentally trigger a ShortKey, since you would not normally be typing # in front of any text

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ShortKey Uses

Ideas for Using ShortKey -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you do any repetitive typing, then you'll immediately recognize the benefits of ShortKey. Below are just a few of the possible uses for the program. Quickly insert Personal Information such as Name, Address, Phone, Fax or Email into documents, forms, email, etc. Insert URL's into your browser. Customer Support/Service Centers Working in a support center, you quickly realize that you receive the same questions over and over. Why keep typing the same information repetitively? Use a ShortKey to do this. Your productivity will increase immediately. Boilerplate Text Create boilerplate text for professions such as Legal, Medical, Dental, Insurance, Banking or Real Estate. Consolidate all of your standard phrases, terminology, clauses, etc. into a set of ShortKey. A few keys will save a lot of repetitive typing. Software developers will also find this a real time saver for inserting code. Medical Transcriptionists will love this program for its flexibility and ease of use. Sales Quotes Type a ShortKey when a customer requests a price or service quote. Keep templates in ShortKey for quick insertion into a letter, fax or email. Automate the entry of order forms, Web contests, etc. The Possibilities go on...

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Installing ShortKey

1.	By default the program installs to the C:\Program Files\ShortKey folder. You may select another location during the install process.
2.	You will also be asked to place a shortcut to ShortKey during the install process. This shortcut will be placed in the Start | Programs menu. You can select one of your existing Start Menu folders or install to the default ShortKey folder that will be created
3.	The installer will also ask you if you want to place ShortKey shortcut on your Desktop.
4.	The installer will also ask you if you want to place ShortKey in your StartUp folder. This option will allow ShortKey to automatically start every time you start Windows.
5.	When the program is first started, an icon will be placed in the System Tray (next to the clock). Right clicking on the icon will bring up a menu of program options. Left double clicking on the icon will open the ShortKey window so that you can create or edit ShortKey.

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Uninstalling ShortKey

To remove ShortKeys from your computer follow the steps below:

1.	Close ShortKey. Right click on an icon will be placed in the System Tray (next to the clock). Click on Exit.
2.	From the taskbar, click the Start menu button to open the Start menu.
3.	Choose Settings | Control Panel or click on Control Panel in Windows XP to open the Control Panel.
4.	Double-click the Add/Remove Programs button. The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box opens
5.	If necessary, click the Install/Uninstall tab to bring it to the front.
6.	Scroll through the list box to locate ShortKey.
7.	Highlight ShortKey.
8.	Click the Add/Remove button. The Uninstall program starts.
9.	Follow the on-screen prompts to remove ShortKeys from your computer.

OR

1. Click on Start | Programs | Shortkey | Uninstall ShortKey.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to remove ShortKey from your computer

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Prefix Key

1. Run the ShortKey Program.
2. Click on Toos | Shortkeys Prefix | from the main menu.
3. Select # for the Prefix Keys. Click the "OK" button.
4. Click on New button on toolbar.
5. In the box titled "ShortKey" enter the following: test.
6. Tab to the box labeled "Text"
7. Enter the following: The brown cow jumped over the moon
8. Click on the "Save" button.
9. Click on Short Key | Activate from the main menu or Right click on System tray icon and select Activate.
10. Run the Windows "notepad" program (Click on Start, select run option and type in notepad and press the OK button.)
11. Once inside the notepad program, type the following: #test
12. The #test will be erased and replaced with the text: The brown cow jumped over the moon.

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