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From: John.Boyle@f608.n107.z1.fidonet.org (John Boyle)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Word processors
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Date: 3 Dec 90 21:33:56 GMT
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 EB>>Yes, it is shareware.  There are also TSR word predictors that give you 
 EB>>the  same capability with any program, so you can continue to use your 
 EB>>favorite  word processor.  I have a demo of one of them (Handiword from 
 EB>>Microsystems);  it will run for an hour at a time.  Reply if you're 
 EB>>interested (the demo can  be passed along).  There are any number of 
 EB>>abbreviation expanders and keyboard  macro programs.

 AB> Wow!  I'd love to keep using my regular word processor.  I'd 
 AB> like to try the demo.  How can I get it?  I have tried Newkey 
 AB> and it doesn't get along with some of my other software.  Also, 
 AB> I think my brain is about to run out of space for remembering 
 AB> macros. 

Adrienne, there was once a commercial program called JOT that might
be helpful to you.  JOT loaded into memory and examined your
keystrokes and compared them to a list of shorthand words or
phrases that you'd create.  For instance, you could tell JOT that
if it encountered the letters ASAP, it should type the phrase, "as
soon as possible".  You have to remember your definitions, and you
have to press the spacebar after your shorthand word (ASAP ).  If
you can find this program and try it out, I think you will find it
helpful.

Good luck!

JMB

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