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Import Data to Ditto

Load Ditto with External Shortcuts

So you have a batch of shortcuts that you want to import into Ditto? There are two basic formats that Ditto can read.

  • Basic Text Format ( comma-separated, tab-delimited )
  • MS Word® AutoCorrect Entries
  • MS Word® AutoText Entries
  • Instant Text® Glossary Files
  • Inscribe® AutoText Shortcuts

MS Word® AutoCorrect & AutoText Entries

When choosing to import MS Word Auto-Correct or AutoText entries, Ditto will automatically find and import them from your local installation.

AutoCorrect In the "File" menu, select "Import" → "Word Auto-Correct File".

Import Ditto Text Expander Menu Selection

At this point, Ditto will look up the dictionary file in your MS Word® installation. This may take a few seconds depending on how many entries you have in your AutoCorrect dictionary.

Ditto Text Expander Import AutoCorrect Screen

Once the lookup is complete, the Ditto Import Screen appears with the AutoCorrect entries. The Import Screen lets you view which entries failed along with the reason for the failure. You can proceed to import to save the entries. You will be notified to turn off AutoText or AutoCorrect by Ditto so there is no overlap in your expansions. Your all set! Your entries are now available anywhere on your PC... Instant Messenger, Email, Web browser, and any other proprietary software you use.

Ditto Text Expander View AutoCorrect Group

Import Plain Text Entries

You can watch the video on how to import abbreviations from a text file or read the description below.

Prepare your text file in a word processor or spreadsheet. Make sure you save the file as text (CSV file type is recommended).

Ditto Text Expander Create Text File

After saving the file in CSV, open up Ditto to import the abbreviation list. In the "File" menu, select "Import" → "From Text File".

Ditto Text Expander Text Menu Selection

Ditto will parse the file and report any errors. This is your opportunity to revise the shortcuts and see if there are any shortcuts that need to be fixed. Once the shortcuts look valid, press "Import" to save the entries.

Ditto Text Expander Text Import Screen

Once the import is complete, you can see the imported shortcuts in the group section. Now go use those shortcuts!

Ditto Text Expander Text Import Group
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Ditto Text Expander

Ditto is the perfect tool to improve your typing productivity. It works with any program on your PC to substitute shortcuts you type with full phrases.

No memorization required: you can also add text blocks to auto-complete phrases as you type. Ditto is easy to learn and easy to use. You'll be more productive instantly with a utility that grows with your skills... seamlessly.

Some common uses for Ditto are medical transcription, programming, instant messaging, professional job-related software, and any repetitive typing tasks that are time consuming and error prone.

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