aText

A personal text-expansion application for Windows and Mac with abbreviations, templates and optional synchronization.

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About aText

aText is a text-expansion application for Windows and macOS. It replaces short abbreviations with phrases the user defines, and it is designed to work in any application where text is typed. Users can insert formatted text, images and attachments into apps such as Word, Mail, Outlook, Pages and Gmail, and it includes scripting for date-time values, editable fields, keystrokes and mouse actions.

Snippets can be synchronized between computers through OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive or a shared network folder. The page also mentions multi-user collaboration and an advanced configurator for working in most applications. The source does not describe the details of these features or what the sync service requires beyond the listed options. Pricing is listed as paid.

Key features

  • Insert formatted text, images and attachments into snippets
  • Auto-correction that capitalizes new sentences and fixes double capitals
  • Date-time scripts, editable fields, keystroke and mouse scripting
  • Optional sync via OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive or network folder
  • Built-in snippets for misspellings, HTML, JavaScript and emojis
  • Works in virtual machines and remote desktop clients
Best for: People who regularly type the same phrases on Windows or macOS and want to expand abbreviations across many applications.
Good for
  • Works in many applications, including Word, Mail, Outlook, Pages and Gmail
  • Sync is optional and can use services many users already have
  • Includes built-in snippets for misspellings, HTML, JavaScript and emojis
Watch out for
  • Synchronization depends on external services such as OneDrive or Dropbox
  • The page lists support only for Windows and macOS

aText at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Paid
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 9, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 9, 2026

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aText FAQ

Can snippets be synced between Windows and macOS computers?
The page states that data can be synced between computers running Windows and macOS. Sync can use OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive or a shared network folder.
Does aText work in remote desktop sessions or virtual machines?
The page states that it can be used in virtual machines and in remote desktop clients.
Which applications can receive formatted snippets?
The page lists Word, Mail, Outlook, Pages and Gmail as examples of applications where images, formatted text and attachments can be inserted.
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