Abbreviation Expansion Presentation I Gave in September, 2000

I just came across the following announcement for a presentation I gave in September, 2000. It was associated with my profile on ZoomInfo. It's amazing how the internet retains information and then organizes it. ZoomInfo is a recent creation, yet it picked-up this newsletter article from years ago.

The presentation I gave pertains to a great productivity tool that I use in writing. With it, a minimium number of keystrokes produces much, much more on the screen. It expands a user-defined abbreviation (that I previously set-up) into a word, phrase, paragraph, or document that was associated with the abbreviation. I have even developed creative ways to use the software that go way beyond the basics of the program. I use this software in every application that I use. It even checks my spelling in every application, therefore, I'm not limited to the spell checking when I'm using MS Office. I turn off the spell checker in MS Office.

If you are interested in learning more about abbreviation expansion, or speedwriting, and this software, please send me an email to RapidWriter123@gmail.com

Greater Cleveland PC Users Group Web Page - [Cached Version]
Published on: 1/31/2001 Last Visited: 7/19/2002

Please welcome GCPCUG members Dave Pfeil, H.F.E.S, president of Ergonomically Correct LLC, and Bill Deutchman, CPA, who together have volunteered their time and energy to present a program on these compelling topics.
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Bill will point out why a utility program that expands user defined abbreviations can be a valuable input tool, especially when other technologies such as voice recognition or scanning aren't feasible, practical, or accessible.

Abbreviation expansion can also be helpful for people with physical impairments who use a keyboard with difficulty, or for keyboarders who type using the hunt & peck method. Bill calls the use of a tool such as abbreviation expansion "working smarter, not harder" and has adopted the motto "save time, save torque"; he points out that reducing keystrokes also helps minimize computer stress injuries. Bill will offer strategies for users at different levels -- light, heavy, and power -- and he'll share suggestions for remembering abbreviations.

At our September 9th general meeting, count on gaining information to help you feel more comfortable at the keyboard and more productive with your computer, both for work and play.Please enjoy your Labor Day weekend, and then plan to join us on Saturday, September 9th, 2000!

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