If it is not running, click the Windows Start button » type 'PhraseExpress' and press ENTER. The speech bubble program icon must be visible in the Windows system tray near the time and date info.

Check if PhraseExpress is actually running.

Programs or tasks, running in virtualized environments or encapsulating frameworks cannot be distinguished by PhraseExpress, such as Java applets or 'metro-styled' Windows apps (Edge browser, etc.). If possible, reverse program restrictions and allow to all programs except unwanted applications. a few password managers), making them invisible for PhraseExpress. Some programs may hide their program window (e.g.

PhraseExpress detects applications by their visible program window. If PhraseExpress cannot detect a window title, repeat switching focus from and back to the application.

Global program restrictions do not roam with the phrase file. the phrase file) and take effect on the specific computer only.

These 'global program restrictions' are stored in the configuration file (vs. You can restrict the entire PhraseExpress program including the Autocomplete feature to specific programs on a global level. If you share the phrase file with others, the program restrictions are shared with all users. The program restrictions are stored in the phrase file.

Optionally define (parts of) the window title of the program to make the restriction more specific.Ĭlick the button to add additional program restrictions.

Select the desired program from the drop-down list.

Highlight the desired phrase (folder) and click the main menu button Program restrictions :.

Make sure that the program(s) are running, you wish to include/exclude from PhraseExpress.

To restrict a phrase (folder) to specific programs:

Desktop menus show up or hide together with specific programs.

Phrase menu contents can be custom-tailored to specific programs.

Hotkeys can be excluded from applications that already use such hotkeys for a different task in that program.

The hotkey CTRL+ ALT+ B could open a phrase menu containing your bank account information while you are performing online banking in your browser but the same hotkey could turn any highlighted text into bold letters in OpenOffice.

The autotext 'fyi' can expand into 'for your information' in your email program while the same Autotext is replaced with 'Fiscal Year Information' in a MS Word document.

Phrases can be restricted to specific target applications: Application examples:

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