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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

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

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