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Typedesk

Type less, say more

Typedesk is a text-expansion app for you if you repeatedly type the same replies, signatures, addresses, or code across Mac apps.

by Typedesk Inc · 80% positive (46)

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What you get

You can reuse everyday text without typing it out again.

Typedesk lets you turn a short abbreviation into a complete reply, signature, address, or code snippet. You can insert saved text with a few keystrokes wherever you write on your Mac, including email, chat, browsers, and code editors. That means less retyping when the same questions or phrases come up throughout your day.

You can keep your reusable text in folders, so you don't have to hunt through old messages to find wording you've used before. For replies that need small changes, you can fill in names, dates, or custom details and choose from predefined options rather than rewrite the whole message.

Your shortcuts also sync across your devices, so you can reuse the text you've already saved when you switch devices.

  • Spend less time retyping

    You can expand a short abbreviation into a complete message, signature, address, or code snippet.

  • Personalize without starting over

    You can change names, dates, and other details within a saved template instead of rewriting the entire reply.

  • Find familiar wording

    You can organize saved text into folders rather than search old emails or documents for something you've written before.

  • Reuse text across apps

    You can use your shortcuts throughout your Mac apps and keep them synced across your devices.

Best for

  • You answer recurring questions by email or chat
  • You regularly reuse signatures, addresses, or standard phrases
  • You insert the same code snippets across projects

Skip it if

You probably don't need it if you rarely reuse text or your existing saved replies already cover your needs.

Screenshots

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From the developer

Tired of typing the same things over and over? Typedesk lets you create simple shortcuts for anything you type repeatedly — email replies, signatures, code snippets, you name it. Works seamlessly across your Mac apps, so you save time wherever you work.
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