Question 1

Are text expanders secure?

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Depending on your needs, you will want to research how each text expander app handles security. Some options that run as a standalone Windows or Mac app may track keystrokes in an attempt to make suggestions. Unfortunately, this also means that these suggestions may include passwords. Alternatively, the Magical Text Expander does not collect or store your keystrokes.

Question 2

Is there a free text expander?

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While there are numerous premium and freemium text expanders, there are only a handful of free text expanders. When evaluating a free text expander, think about what you would like to use it for. Do you need it on a single device, or across multiple devices? If you create snippets with sensitive information, how does the text expander handle privacy? We might be biased, but Magical is a great option.

Question 3

How do I get an auto text expander?

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Different text expansion apps have different installation methods. Some options like TextExpander, PhraseExpander, aText, or Breevy, only work on certain operating systems, like Windows or MacOS. Additionally, these text expander apps aren’t free. Other options, like AutoHotkeys, are free and open source. However, they may suffer from the security and usability disadvantages of all open source software. Others are a lightweight and free browser extension, like Magical.

Question 4

What is the best text expander?

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The best text expander is the one that best suits your needs. If you are a single user with offline needs, an app on Windows or Mac might be best. But if you need to access modern sites across multiple devices, a Google Chrome extension like Magical might be best, especially since Magical is actively working on supporting millions of sites and apps that are only accessible online.

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