Type-o-Matic

About

Type-o-Matic is a powerful text expansion tool that saves you time by turning short abbreviations into full blocks of text.

HOW IT WORKS
Simply type a trigger prefix (like ;) followed by your shortcut, then press Space or Enter. Your abbreviation instantly expands into the full text you defined.
Example: Type ";sig" → Get your full email signature

KEY FEATURES
• Instant Expansion – Type shortcuts in any text field on any website
• Works Everywhere – Standard inputs, textareas, and rich text editors (Gmail, Notion, etc.)
• Smart Cursor Placement – Use | to position your cursor after expansion
• Tab Stops – Multiple | markers let you Tab through fields
• Categories – Organize snippets into color-coded groups
• Import & Export – Easily backup your data or share collections by importing and exporting your snippets
• Cross-Device Sync – Your snippets sync across all Chrome browsers

DYNAMIC VARIABLES
• {{date}} – Insert today's date
• {{date+7}} – Date math (next week, yesterday, etc.)
• {{date:YYYY-MM-DD}} – Custom date formats
• {{time}} / {{datetime}} – Current time
• {{clipboard}} – Paste clipboard contents
• {{clipboard:upper}} – Transform case (upper, lower, title)
• {{counter:name}} – Auto-incrementing numbers
• {{snippet:shortcut}} – Nest snippets within snippets
• {{input:Name}} – Prompt for values when expanding

PERFECT FOR
✓ Email templates and signatures
✓ Customer support responses
✓ Code snippets and boilerplate
✓ Form filling
✓ Meeting notes and documentation
✓ Any repetitive typing task

PRIVACY FOCUSED
Your snippets are stored locally and synced through your Chrome account. We don't collect or transmit any of your data.
Get started in seconds – install Type-o-Matic and reclaim hours of your week!