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Abbreviation Expansion Program

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  1. EZ KEYS --- DISCONTINUED, (Verified 06/2010) REPLACED BY EZ KEYS XP (SEE ENTRY). RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- EZ Keys is a RAM-resident keyboard modification program designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. The program offers complete keyboard control, dual word prediction, abbreviation expansion, and speech output. Keyboard control includes adjustable accept time and repeat rate, as well as the ability to press key combinations in sequence rather than simultaneously...[More Information]

  2. EZ KEYS XP Picture of EZ KEYS XP --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2013) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- EZ Keys is a RAM-resident keyboard modification program designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. The program offers complete keyboard control, dual word prediction, abbreviation expansion, and speech output. Keyboard control includes adjustable accept time and repeat rate, as well as the ability to press key combinations in sequence rather than simultaneously. EZ Keys provides complete mouse emu...[More Information]

  3. FASTYPE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/94) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Computer typewriter automatically transcribes short version of words and phrases into full text. User types abbreviations and when space bar is hit, expansion occurs. Checks capitalization of words. Has 1,400 common abbreviations of words and phrases, 50 states, 30 major cities and common closures of letters. Uses PRD computer program. Custom abbreviations can be added....[More Information]

  4. HANDIWORD & HANDIWORD DELUXE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 11/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- HandiWORD is an abbreviation expansion and word prediction software program that works transparently with most application programs. An on-line dictionary is provided with HandiWORD. As a user types individual letters, words from the dictionary that begin with those letters appear; the user may then directly choose the desired word, saving on the number of keystrokes required to type the word. HandiWORD records the freq...[More Information]

  5. HELP U TYPE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 06/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Help U Type is a computer program that simplifies use of standard programs by one-finger, headstick, mouthstick, and keyguard typists. Features include a word prediction menu with user-definable dictionaries, "sticky key" capability to enable the SHIFT, ALT, and CTRL keys to be pressed sequentially before the keys they affect, repeat key rate control, and user-defined macros to program often-used words and phrases for r...[More Information]

  6. HELP U TYPE AND SPEAK --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 06/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Help U Type and Speak is a version of Help U Type (see entry) which also incorporates the ability to have complete sentences spoken via a text to speech converter. These sentences can be stored, or the user can form ad hoc sentences using words from the dictionary. A demo disk is available from the manufacturer for $10.00. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM PS/2, and IBM PC computers....[More Information]

  7. KEYREP --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 06/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- KeyREP is a word prediction and abbreviation expansion program designed to work with keyboard and any application running under Windows for individuals who have difficulty typing. Predicted words, to complete the letters that are typed in, are displayed within a floating window that follows the insertion cursor. Words are selected and entered into the current application by typing a number key that corresponds to the co...[More Information]

  8. MACROWORKS --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- MacroWorks is designed to allow one keystroke commands when using Appleworks. Any series of keystrokes can be converted into a one keystroke Appleworks command (macro), and the program also contains 25 built-in macros. The program may be installed on your Appleworks disc, hard disk, RAM disk or Unidisk 3.5. MacroWorks also contains three other AppleWorks-related programs. Multi-Column Printer prints word processor files in side-by-side co...[More Information]

  9. MAGIC FINGERS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 3/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Magic Fingers is a software program that provides abbreviation expansion. The program runs transparently with standard IBM programs. Users can define abbreviations and expansions so that typing a few keystrokes will produce a full string. For example, "syrs" can be defined as "Sincerely yours," so that when the former string is typed it is automatically replaced with the latter. If an expansion occurs where not wanted, it ...[More Information]

  10. PENFRIEND W3 Picture of PENFRIEND W3 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/2009) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Penfriend W3 is a word prediction, abbreviation expansion, and on-screen keyboard program designed for use by individuals with fine motor, upper extremity, and learning disabilities. This voice output utility program can be used with almost any word processor program. When the user types a letter or letters, this program displays a list of the most likely words which fit those letters, based on a dictionary of known wor...[More Information]

  11. PRD+ VERSION 2.0 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 09/2007) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- PRD+ is a menu-driven abbreviation expansion program that can automatically expand abbreviations. The user types a short set of characters (the abbreviation), and, when the space bar or any punctuation key is pressed, a longer set of characters (the expansion) is triggered. PRD+ functions "transparently"; that is, the abbreviation expansion system can be used while running other programs. The user programs the desired a...[More Information]

  12. PREDICTOR --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Predictor is a RAM-resident word prediction program that provides two different options for increasing typing speed and precision. The Word Prediction feature checks a typed character against a list of preprogrammed words. Words beginning with that character appear in a window in the upper right hand corner of the screen and may be selected for entry into the program being run. The Abbreviation Expansion feature permits preprogramming of ...[More Information]

  13. PRIMAL SCREEN --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Primal Screen is a macro program enabling users to execute program commands with a minimal number of keystrokes. A keyboard template and "pop up" menus with similar commands grouped together are used to indicate what macro performs what function. Primal Screen packages are available for several word processing and spreadsheet programs, including Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Multimate, Word Star, Display Write, Lotus 1-2-3, and SuperCalc....[More Information]

  14. PROKEY PLUS (VERSION 5.1) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 8/1999) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- ProKey is a keyboard enhancement program that allows the user to type long character strings or groups of commands ("macros") by entering a two-keystroke combination, such as ALT-A. ProKey allows the user to include fixed or variable-length pauses in macros. Up to 300 macros may be defined, storing a total of 30,000 characters. Macros are called up by a multiple character name, and may be created and edited while another...[More Information]

  15. PROTOTYPE Picture of PROTOTYPE -- DISCONTINUED. VERIFIED 10/2012. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. -- ProtoType is a word processor program designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. This program features word prediction, abbreviation expansion, spoken review of text, and use of graphic symbols to identify homophones. As text is typed, words appear across a suggestion window, which moves across the screen in line with the typing. The suggestion window learns words that are typed correctly, and suggests cor...[More Information]

  16. QUICKEY --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- QuicKey is an abbreviation expansion program that allows users to define abbreviations which, when typed, expand into words or phrases. The abbreviations may consist of letters, numbers, and punctuation. The expansions can consist of any standard IBM keys (e.g., function keys, characters, arrow keys). QuicKey runs simultaneously with other software so that the expansions may be used at any time. The program may be used with the convention...[More Information]

  17. QUICKWORD --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- QuickWord is an abbreviation expansion program for the Apple Macintosh computer. QuickWord allows the user to create custom abbreviations for frequently-used words, phrases, or formulas. Abbreviations are expanded automatically as they are typed on the keyboard. Expansion tables may be edited while the user is working in another program. Multiple expansion tables may be created and used from within any application. All expansion tables ma...[More Information]

  18. SCREENDOORS II --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2003) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- ScreenDoors II is an on screen keyboard and word prediction program designed for use by individuals with quadriplegia and upper extremity disabilities. The program offers a resizable keyboard that floats above other applications. The keyboard can be used with the high contrast settings of Windows95 and Windows NT and affords custom layouts and setups. Colors, fonts, and layouts can be changed depending on the needs of th...[More Information]

  19. SUPERKEY --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2013) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- SuperKey is a keyboard enhancement program for the IBM-PC. SuperKey allows the user to store several frequently-used commands or long phrases (macros) and to retrieve them with two keystrokes. SuperKey also allows the user to cut and paste text between applications programs, and create single-page help screens for each set of macros created. The user may include fixed or variable-length pauses in macros. SuperKey will al...[More Information]

  20. SWORD, THE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 9/1999) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The SWORD is a word processing and abbreviation expansion program designed to reduce significantly the number of keystrokes necessary to type text by allowing the user to type single letters or abbreviated words. The program tracks the user's word frequency and, after a couple of letters, flashes the choices on the screen for one-stroke selection. The program offers 200 easy short forms that are never more than two chara...[More Information]

  21. TELEPATHIC II --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2003) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Telepathic II is a word prediction program designed for use by individuals with cognitive, learning, or upper extremity disabilities. This program offers word prediction, next word prediction, abbreviation expansion, and on the fly learning. Other features include hotkeys, international language capability, auto spacing and capitalization, custom dictionary creation, horizontal or vertical word list orientation, adjusta...[More Information]

  22. TIMEOUT ULTRAMACROS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/94) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- TimeOut UltraMacros is a program that allows the user to access built- in commands and macros (strings of frequently used phrases or commands that can be accessed using only one or two keystrokes) or to program sequences of keystrokes as macros. The preset macros include programming commands and commands to initiate alarms at specified times. A compiler is incorporated for use in programming. UltraMacros also includes a s...[More Information]

  23. TYPE & TALK --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/2009) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Type & Talk is a voice output word processor designed for use by individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. This self-contained word processor application package offers speech feedback as the typing progresses in a choice of letter by letter, word by word, sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph, or by highlighted text block. Word by word speaking of highlighted text helps the user associate the w...[More Information]

  24. WORDS + --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 3/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Communicator with visual display and printer that can be activated by standard keyboard, single or dual external switches, or expanded keyboard. Includes Epson HX-20 Notebook Computer with built in printer, liquid crystal display, and keyboard. Special software includes abbreviation expansion, stored sentences, stored notes, and calculator mode. External switch version employs Morse Code or scanning selection. Expanded key...[More Information]

  25. WRITEAWAY 2000 Picture of WRITEAWAY 2000 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 09/2009) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- WriteAway 2000 is a word prediction and abbreviation expansion program designed for use by individuals with oral or written communication disabilities. The program offers word prediction, abbreviation expansion, multiple access modes, spell checking, built-in scanning features, and flexible readback options. The Word Prediction feature offers a list of words beginning with the letter or letters typed, insertion of the t...[More Information]

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