How to Change All Caps Text to Normal Case in PhraseExpress

PhraseExpress is a powerful text expansion tool that allows you to save time and increase productivity by automatically inserting frequently used phrases or text snippets. One common issue that users face is when text appears in all capital letters and needs to be converted to normal case. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to change all caps text to normal case in PhraseExpress.

Step 1: Open PhraseExpress

First, you need to open the PhraseExpress application on your computer. You can do this by clicking on the PhraseExpress icon in your system tray or by searching for it in the Start menu.

Step 2: Access the PhraseExpress settings

Once you have opened PhraseExpress, you need to access the settings. To do this, right-click on the PhraseExpress icon in the system tray and select "Settings" from the context menu.

Step 3: Navigate to the Autotext settings

In the PhraseExpress settings window, you will see a list of different options on the left-hand side. Look for the option called "Autotext" and click on it to navigate to the Autotext settings.

Step 4: Create a new Autotext entry

In the Autotext settings, you will find a list of existing Autotext entries. To create a new entry, click on the "New" button located at the top of the window.

Step 5: Enter the all caps text

In the new Autotext entry window, you will see a text box labeled "Phrase." This is where you need to enter the all caps text that you want to convert to normal case. Type or paste the text into this text box.

Step 6: Configure the Autotext options

Below the "Phrase" text box, you will find a section labeled "Options." In this section, you can configure how the Autotext entry behaves. To change the all caps text to normal case, check the box that says "Change case to normal" under the "Options" section.

Step 7: Save the Autotext entry

After configuring the Autotext options, click on the "OK" button to save the Autotext entry. You will be taken back to the Autotext settings window.

Step 8: Test the Autotext entry

To test if the Autotext entry is working correctly, open any text editor or word processing software. Type the Autotext abbreviation that you assigned to the entry. For example, if you assigned the abbreviation "HELLO" to the entry, type "HELLO" and press the spacebar.

PhraseExpress will automatically replace the abbreviation with the all caps text you entered in the Autotext entry, but now in normal case. This means that the text will have the appropriate capitalization, with only the first letter of each word capitalized.

Step 9: Edit or delete the Autotext entry (optional)

If you need to edit or delete the Autotext entry in the future, you can do so by going back to the Autotext settings and selecting the entry from the list. To edit the entry, click on the "Edit" button and make the necessary changes. To delete the entry, click on the "Delete" button.

That's it! You have successfully changed all caps text to normal case in PhraseExpress. Now you can use this feature to save time and improve your typing efficiency.

Conclusion

PhraseExpress is a versatile tool that offers various features to streamline your typing experience. Changing all caps text to normal case is just one of the many capabilities of PhraseExpress. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily convert all caps text to normal case and save time when typing frequently used phrases or text snippets.

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