Ever type your abbreviation, wait for the magic, and then… nothing?
Before assuming your snippet has packed a tiny suitcase and left town, there are a few simple things worth checking first.
This week’s focus: snippets that don’t expand.
When a snippet doesn’t expand, start by checking:
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Is TextExpander running?
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Is expansion turned on?
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Are you typing the abbreviation exactly as it’s saved?
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Does the snippet work in other apps?
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Is it happening with one snippet or all snippets?
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Are you using a regular snippet or a fill-in snippet?
These details can help narrow down whether the issue is with TextExpander settings, a specific app, the abbreviation, or the snippet itself.
To help troubleshoot, reply with:
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Where it’s happening: Mac, Windows, Chrome, iOS, etc.
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Whether it happens everywhere or only in one app
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The abbreviation you’re trying to use
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Whether it’s one snippet or multiple snippets
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Whether it is a regular snippet or a fill-in
We’ll help you narrow it down and share fixes others can use too.
Question for the community:
What’s the first thing you check when a snippet doesn’t expand?