1388 smileOnMyMac has released TextExpander 2, a new version of 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. The new version of TextExpander incorporates many features for organizing, sharing and syncing snippets.

In TextExpander 2, users can organize snippets into groups. Preferences can be set by group; each group can be enabled or disabled in specified applications and can have its own alert sound.

Sharing snippet files is easy with TextExpander 2. The new version supports multiple snippet groups from external and even online files. These groups can be set to update any changes made to such files at regular intervals. For those who use snippets on multiple computers, TextExpander 2.0 offers synchronization via .Mac.

Adding new snippets has been simplified in TextExpander 2. Snippets can be automatically generated from a selection or from the Clipboard via user-customized hotkeys.

"TextExpander users are very passionate about the program," said Greg Scown, co-founder of SmileOnMyMac. "When we asked them what they wanted to see in the new version, we got an incredible response, with lots of good ideas for new features. We've done our best to incorporate most of them in TextExpander 2.0."

New in TextExpander 2.0.4:
• Fixed problem with Dvorak-Qwerty keyboard layout
• Fixed problem with snppet type failing to apply

TextExpander features:
- Insert standard greetings, text, and signatures — including formatted text and pictures
- Save keystrokes by typing simple abbreviations to get long snippets
- Organize snippets into groups
- Add snippet groups from external files and online sources
- Insert the current date and time in any format you prefer
- Correct typos automatically
- Sync snippets via .Mac
- 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

System requirements:
- TextExpander 2.0 requires Mac OS X 10.4 and above

Pricing:
$29.95; Family Pack: $44.95 (up to 5 computers in one household)
TextExpander Single Site License: $1750
TextExpander Worldwide Site License: $3750

A 30-day fully-functioning demo of TextExpander can be downloaded at
http://www.smileonmymac.com/textexpander/download.html

TextExpander 2.0 is a free upgrade for registered users of TextExpander 1.x.]

For more information on TextExpander, please visit:
http://www.smileonmymac.com/textexpander/

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