Auto Text Expander 2 for Google Chrome™

Auto Text Expander 2 for Google Chrome™

Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type!

What is Auto Text Expander 2 for Google Chrome™?
Auto Text Expander 2 for Google Chrome™ is a Chrome extension that allows users to create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as they type. It is a convenient tool for saving time and reducing the likelihood of typos.
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-03-17
Users: 61,602+
Rating: 3.21 (38)
Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2019-06-19)
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • <all_urls>
  • notifications
  • clipboardRead
Size: 142.34K
Price: Free
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Summary

Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type! Ever get tired of typing out long email addresses, phrases you frequently use, or just looking to save keystrokes as you type? Well fear not! Auto Text Expander is here to solve that -- kinda like TextExpander for Mac or AutoText for Windows, but installed and synced across Chrome browsers!

This free (and ad-free) extension adds basic javascript to your pages to check if your last set of consecutive keystrokes matches any of any number of custom shortcuts you can define and expands and replaces that text as you type. Save time, typos, and the satisfaction of being extra lazy!

This is an updated version of the extension created by carlinyuen (https://github.com/carlinyuen/ChromeAutoTextExpander). The last few updates in Github have not made it into the original extension, this version includes those changes.

** FEATURES **

  • Keystroke checking is entirely local and nothing is sent to any servers for tracking.

  • Customizable list of shortcuts to expand, which are synced across Chrome browsers you sign into.

  • Omnibox (url address bar) supported for quick jumping to websites with code ATE

  • Support for regular text fields, and multiline expanded text / html can be injected into content-editable divs.

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User reviews
Cursor placement support in editable divs Use the <!--?atec?--> tag in the expansion to indicate where to place the cursor. Not supported in all fields. This Cursor replacement code is not working.
by Rick Medalla Rick Medalla, 2021-03-10

The first version of this program was removed from Chrome today March 3rd 2021 for being malware. What's the story? Is this extension malware?
by Micah Dirksen Micah Dirksen, 2021-03-03

Thank you for making a Fork'd version of this extension! You guys rock
by Work Nedula Work Nedula, 2021-03-03
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Safety
Risk impact

Auto Text Expander 2 for Google Chrome™ is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Auto Text Expander 2 for Google Chrome™ if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Auto Text Expander 2 for Google Chrome™ may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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