WorkNeeds Pro
How to type your email signature with a short abbreviation
With KeyRoutines Pro, create a routine with the Typed text trigger, set the abbreviation (for example sig;) and put your signature in Replacement. When you type the abbreviation, KeyRoutines removes it and types the replacement in its place.
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Steps
- 1
Add a Typed text trigger
Set the abbreviation, such as sig; (up to 40 characters, no spaces).
- 2
Write the replacement
Put your signature in Replacement; new lines press Enter.
- 3
Choose when it fires
Leave Ending on after a space or punctuation, or set it to fire as soon as the last letter is typed.
- 4
Limit it to some apps
Limit the routine to Outlook or your browser if you only want it there.
Tips
- Typed text is turned off while a protected game runs, so it never types into a game.
- Pick abbreviations you'd never type by accident, like ones ending in a semicolon.
Questions
- Does it keep the formatting, like bold or a logo?
- No. Typed text types plain text. For rich signatures, use your mail app's own signature setting.
- Does KeyRoutines record what I type?
- It only keeps the last few characters in memory to spot your abbreviations; nothing else you type is saved or sent anywhere.