ShortKeys for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffOctober 16, 2012

The AutoText feature in word-processing programs can be extraordinarily helpful for people who live at their keyboards. ShortKeys helps layer this autoreplace functionality on top of any program in which text is typed. It can automatically replace abbreviations with preset text; thus, a user might set tqb to be converted into The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog, if that's an oft-used expression. It can also automatically insert the current date, and contains a basic spell-checking tool. Unfortunately, it doesn't offer the helpful ready-made shortcuts Microsoft Word or other word processors often include. The utility has a fairly substantial memory footprint of 10MB, but for people who do considerable amounts of repetitive typing, it could quickly become an invaluable time- and finger-saver.

What’s new in version 3.3.0.1

Version 3.3.0.1 optimized help menu options.

ShortKeys for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: October 16, 2012

Latest update: October 16, 2012

Version: 3.3.0.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 2003
Windows Server
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 43,535

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4/5

7 User Votes

Wish to go back to earlier version
jmc452December 29, 2012
Pros
This is a must have program. I really, really, really miss it when I use someone else's computer. Easy to use once it's set up. You will forget it's not part of the operating system because it should be.
Cons
This version doesn't work in every program like the old one did. It has disappeared from the "running" toolbar so in order to open it to edit, I will have to restart my computer. It will not open from the start menu because it is already running.
Summary
It's fine for a free program. I would pay if I could get the old version back. Lost it when I had to get a new computer.
Easy download and setup, works everytime
anniew325January 15, 2011
Pros
holds many macs. I am a tournament host for online gaming and I am able to have all game rules stored so all I have to do is type ##gamename (how I set it) and sit back.
Cons
waiting for mac to complkete b4 moving on, and no stop.
Summary
Awesome program for gaming host, well worth the price!! the only downfalls are 2: You absolutely have to sit on your hands while it is typing mac, or it will move with you. Would think program could be changed that once activated the mac would initialize for completion and you could continue with other tasks. Also needs a stop feature so when u type wrong code u can stop it.
One of the BEST! Can't beat simplicity and convenience!
sonnystarksOctober 2, 2010
Pros
Simple interface, reliable when used in "Start with Windows" option. Tired of signing in to 30 different website using the same username? Make a simple "##signin" entry. Make a simple "##email" entry. Will save countless keystrokes!
Cons
Addictive. Too tempting to use as password manager. DON'T! Program is so efficient, one will want it on all personal computers. Company should offer discount on more than one license. Should offer "hide entries" option while retaining functionality.
Summary
Truly a useful program and well worth paying for. However, do not succumb to temptation to use as a password manager (particularly on a laptop. If one's laptop is stolen, everything is compromised!) Program is so useful one will begin to automatically type in activating codes even while using public computers on which program is not installed!
That goes the same for me...can't live without it
dededede1April 25, 2008
Pros
I make the words of the other users comments ...but supose this... <p>only now you can make a full image of your hard drive in safety... <p>but before that i have to rely on shortkeys to keep the serial numbers of all programs when i have no other option than to re-instal...it was wonderfut ll <p> <p>Even know it's impossible to make a clean image without forgeting something..or to re-setup the emails accounts...there's always something you forgot when you make the image...so the shortkeys helps what you forgot in the image... <p> <p>The editor gives the example of words abrev...but it gives you more...you can setup a full letter or different letters...imagine you have a CALL CENTER besides the ivr you have emails to answer ...clients ask you all the time the same questions and you can setup throw the shortkeys ALL THE SAME ANSWERS... in a second... <p> <p>It helped a great deal when i was a simple student and now helps me as a entrepreneur...it's unbelievable! trust me
Cons
Since the begining this program as always the same problem... sometimes without any cause...it just stops to work! i asked a reason i they reply me it was a memory problem... it just need to press CTRL key...but that don't solve the problem.You have to close Shortkeys and re-open again...but right now it seems it is more stable...
Summary
Its quick to download but an easy way to get banned on habbo hotel or coke music
May 8, 2004
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Summary
I loved it until i got the ban warning. I dont use it as much as i did before anymore.
September 13, 2003
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Can't live without it...Great to the nTH %
August 10, 2003
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Summary
SOmetimes needs the control stroke a 2nd time for it to work, but 90% of the time it works on the first try.

Developer’s Description

By Insight Software Solutions

Define global text-replacement macros.

ShortKeys is a text replacement utility to insert blocks of text into other applications by simply typing a few user defined keystrokes. It automates tedious and repetitive typing, types faster and reduce errors, types a few characters and ShortKeys replaces them with words, and phrases or paragraphs of text.