Master the Expander: The #1 Tool for Transcription!

Learn text expander shortcut methods to increase your typing speed and productivity at the keyboard!

Created by: Linda Wagner
Professional Transcriptionist

What Will I Learn?

• Please Note: The text expander used to demonstrate shortcut methods (Instant Text) is NOT compatible with macOS.
• Develop your own easy-to-remember shorthand abbreviations for headings, specialized terminology, medications, and client-specific information.
• Enhance entries with comments or flags to prevent critical errors.
• Create custom glossaries for specific clients or fields of practice.
• Create powerful commands for the editing of voice recognized material.

Requirements

• Please Note: The text expander used to demonstrate shortcut methods (Instant Text) is NOT compatible with macOS.
• Installation of Instant Text Pro 7 is recommended, but the shortcut methods taught in this course is applicable to all other third-party text expander programs.
• As this course will be utilizing Instant Text Pro 7 to learn shortcut methods, instructions on where and how to download the free 30-day trial is included.
• Geared toward medical transcriptionists, but this course can also be used as a guide on how to use the text expander for other types of transcription (legal, general).

Target audience

• Seasoned medical transcriptionists who want to increase their speed and efficiency through the use of a text expander.
• Transcriptionists of other types (legal, general, etc.) who want to learn how to create shortcuts for commonly dictated words and phrases through the use of a text expander.
• Medical transcription students who want to learn how to use the text expander prior to entering the workforce.