Type-o-Matic

A productivity booster that expands short abbreviations into full blocks of text

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!