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PhraseExpress for Mac

Text-expansion, snippets, and macro functionality.

$75.59
In English
Version 5.1.15
4.2
Based on 3 user rates

PhraseExpress overview

PhraseExpress saves users from typing frequently-used phrases over and over again. Often-used text snippets and canned responses can be triggered by hotkeys or by entering text abbreviations, and inserted into any application. Snippets can alternatively be selected from a phrase menu next to the cursor, saving users from memorizing autotext shortcuts. After entering a few letters of the desired phrase, the popup menu suggests auto-completions, and narrows down the phrase list to the desired snippet. Individual phrases can be color-highlighted for easier navigation.

Powerful macro functions can add dynamic contents to static phrases such as date and time stamps, or placeholders for manual input. Forms can collect multiple user input, which is processed by other macro functions, and inserted into the phrase. Macro functions can also launch programs or open documents triggered by shortcuts. Macro functions can be nested and loops, conditional statements, string operations, and variables, allowing users to create complex automatisation tasks with the cross-platform macro language.

Phrases can be synchronized with other Macs, or with PhraseExpress versions for Windows and iPhone/iPad.

What’s new in version 5.1.15

New:
  • Improved compatibility with Macro Recorder.
  • Bitmaps can now have links.
Fixes:
  • Approach to fix crash issues.
  • SQL server connection.

PhraseExpress for Mac

$75.59
In English
Version 5.1.15

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4.2

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kidef32788
kidef32788
Dec 26 2020
4.0.51
5.0
Dec 26 2020
5.0
Version: 4.0.51
I like the Mac/Windows/IOS cross platform compatibility, phrase menus, powerful macros and the document generator. Great alternative to subscription based software.
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
May 28 2018
2.0.44
2.5
May 28 2018
2.5
Version: 2.0.44
Beware. They claim to offer a lifetime license, but you have to pay a subscription to get updates beyond the first year. I don't know how good the app is—and to me it doesn't matter. If their advertising is a sham, I wouldn't trust the developer as far as I could throw him. My star rating gives the app the benefit of the doubt but reflects my opinion of their product presentation—which borders on the fraudulent. Go to their web site and read the details on the purchase page.
JamesHarrisPhoto
JamesHarrisPhoto
Mar 8 2017
1.0.94
0.0
Mar 8 2017
0.0
Version: 1.0.94
It's NOT free.
curlypaws
curlypaws
Mar 8 2017
1.0.94
5.0
Mar 8 2017
5.0
Version: 1.0.94
An excellent text expansion program that isn't subscription based and has some very powerful macro capabilities. It is supported on iOS, Android and Windows so you can sync your snippets quickly and easily. I've found the company very quick and helpful if I have any questions too.
kidef32788
kidef32788
Dec 26 2020
5.0
Dec 26 2020
5.0
Version: null
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
May 28 2018
2.5
May 28 2018
2.5
Version: null
curlypaws
curlypaws
Mar 8 2017
5.0
Mar 8 2017
5.0
Version: null