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Text Expansion Setup

Set 20 shortcuts (e.g., ";eml" types your full signature) to save hours weekly.

20 min Intermediate

Goal

Eliminate repeated typing (emails, addresses, signatures, canned replies).

Steps

1

Pick tool: macOS Text Replacements (built-in), Windows PhraseExpress, or Espanso (open-source).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Save 5-15 sec each trigger, hundreds daily.

Evidence base

School: Productivity / Automation

Founders: David Allen · Cory Doctorow (2010)

Personal automation concept from Allen's GTD and Cory Doctorow's daily practices show 3-5 hr/week savings.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Text Expansion Setup" take?

This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Text Expansion Setup"?

Save 5-15 sec each trigger, hundreds daily. In the short term: Save 2-5 hr/week accumulating to 100-250 hr/year.

Is "Text Expansion Setup" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Productivity / Automation (David Allen, Cory Doctorow (2010)). Personal automation concept from Allen's GTD and Cory Doctorow's daily practices show 3-5 hr/week savings.

Is "Text Expansion Setup" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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