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Preparing Snippets using Mac, Windows, or Linux

You can prepare your Snippets on Mac, Windows, or Linux in spreadsheet using apps such as Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.

Spreadsheet structure

The spreadsheet must be in the following structure.

Keyword Text Replace after Typing Space Position Randomize Folder
txp text expander TRUE 1 FALSE
mdh # FALSE 1 FALSE Markdown
mdh ## FALSE 2 FALSE Markdown
mdh ### FALSE 3 FALSE Markdown
mdh #### FALSE 4 FALSE Markdown
mdh ##### FALSE 5 FALSE Markdown
mdh ###### FALSE 6 FALSE Markdown
jk I invented a new word! Plagiarism! FALSE 1 TRUE Misc
jk Rest in peace boiling water. You will be mist! FALSE 2 TRUE Misc
jk A plateau is the highest form of flattery. FALSE 3 TRUE Misc
brb be right back FALSE 1 FALSE Common Phrases
ty thank you! TRUE 1 FALSE Common Phrases

Info: The equivalent of creating the Multiple Templates Snippet with mdh Keyword above in the app

Info: The equivalent of creating the Multiple Templates Snippet with jk Keyword above in the app

There are 6 columns required to fully control how the Snippets are set.

  • Keyword
  • Text
  • Replace after Typing Space
  • Position
  • Randomize
  • Folder

Keyword

The Keyword for the Snippet. It must be at least 2 characters.

Text

The Template which will replace the Keyword.

Replace after Typing Space

The value must be either TRUE or FALSE.

If set to TRUE, the Template will replace the Keyword if it is followed by space.

If set to FALSE, the Template will replace the Keyword immediately.

Position

The order of a Template within a Multiple Templates Snippet.

Randomize

The value must be either TRUE or FALSE.

This will only affect Multiple Templates Snippet.

If set to TRUE, one of Template will replace the Keyword.

If set to FALSE, you must choose which Template to replace the Keyword.

Folder

The Folder to place the Snippet.

Importing the Snippets

Once you have the Snippets ready, use your spreadsheet app to export it to a CSV file.

Once you have the CSV file, follow the following steps to import it into Typing Hero

Step 1: Tap the highlighted Quick Settings icon on top right, then tap the highlighted More settings at the bottom

Step 2: Scroll down to find and tap on Import Snippets (Premium) entry in the list

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