TypeIt4Me

Spec sheet

Purpose

TypeIt4Me expands user-defined abbreviations into longer text snippets as you type.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.com

Trial

The maker says there is no trial period for TypeIt4Me 7.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Privacy

The maker says the Mac app operates locally by default, does not send personal data to it, and only contacts its server to check for updates if that option is enabled.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Support

The maker says it typically responds to support enquiries within 24 hours and notes that its support team consists of two people based in London.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Headquarters

London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · ettoresoftware.com

Accessibility permission

Accessibility permission enables automatic typed expansion; without it, users can manually copy and paste snippets from the point-and-click menu.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Compatibility limitation

The maker says snippets may behave differently in Google Docs because browser input handling can interfere with keystrokes, clipboard content, or formatting.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Import

The app can import snippets from comma- or tab-delimited files saved from apps such as aText and TextExpander.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Platform limits

The maker says TypeIt4Me is Mac-only and has no Windows version; it also says there is no like-for-like iPhone or iPad version.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Platform requirements

TypeIt4Me 7 requires macOS 12.4 or newer and runs natively on Intel and Apple silicon Macs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Snippet types

Snippets can include formatted text, pictures, emoji, and animated GIFs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Sync

Snippet sets can sync across Macs through iCloud Drive; they can also be shared with the separately available TypeIt4Me Touch app for iOS and iPadOS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Templates and dates

Snippets support fill-in prompts and menu options, and can insert calculated past or future dates and times.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Ways to insert

Users can expand snippets by typing abbreviations, selecting from a menu, or searching in a floating insert window.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ettoresoftware.store

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Text Expansion Software#31 of 317.0