Typinator
Text expansion and autocorrect
Typinator Cheatsheet
Expansion Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Plain text | Simple text replacement |
| Formatted text | Rich text with styling |
| Picture | Insert image |
| Script | Execute script and insert output |
| Date/time | Dynamic date expressions |
| Clipboard | Insert clipboard content |
Variables
| Variable | Expands To |
|---|---|
{{date}} |
Current date |
{{time}} |
Current time |
{{clipboard}} |
Clipboard contents |
{{cursor}} |
Cursor position after expansion |
{{day}} |
Day name |
{{month}} |
Month name |
{{year}} |
Current year |
Abbreviation Tips
| Convention | Example |
|---|---|
| Prefix with symbol | ;addr → full address |
| Double letter | eml → email address |
| Acronym | brb → Be right back |
| Slash prefix | /sig → email signature |
Advanced Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Regular expressions | Pattern-based matching |
| Auto-correction | Fix common typos |
| Case adaptation | Match input casing |
| Whole word only | Don’t expand inside words |
| App-specific | Different sets per app |
Typinator Shortcuts
General
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Type abbreviation to expand |
| ⌘, | Preferences |
| ⌘N | New expansion |
| ⌘D | Duplicate expansion |
| ⌘⇧F | Search expansions |
| ⌘E | Edit selected expansion |
Set Management
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘⇧N | New expansion set |
| ⌘⇧S | Save set |
| ⌘⌥N | New group within set |
| ⌘↑ | Move expansion up |
| ⌘↓ | Move expansion down |