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KeySim

Text expander for Windows and modern replacement for the discontinued ShortKeys. Type a short abbreviation, get the full text in any program.

The KeySim library: shortkeys on the left, the editor with live macro hints on the right.

Cost / License

  • Pay once
  • Proprietary

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Platforms

  • Windows
The Try It sandbox: type //sig and the full signature appears instantly.
Fill-in form fields: a {FIELD:...} snippet pauses to ask for the blanks, then types the finished text.
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  1.  Text Expansion

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KeySim information

  • Developed by

    SoftQuest

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license).

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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What is KeySim?

KeySim is a text-expansion utility for Windows 10/11 that runs in the system tray and expands typed abbreviations (default prefix //) into longer text in any application. It was built as a replacement for the discontinued ShortKeys by Insight Software Solutions and imports ShortKeys .shk data files, backups and .wcfg preferences directly, converting legacy keystroke commands automatically.

Features: prefix or suffix-key triggers, per-key and global program scoping, keystroke commands (Enter, Tab, Ctrl-combos, dates, clipboard), playback via simulated keystrokes or clipboard paste, AES-256-encrypted shortkey library, shortkey sharing between PCs with merge (OneDrive or network shares), a stay-awake Caffeine mode, PIN lock, portable version, and a code-signed per-user installer that needs no admin rights.

KeySim is a one-time purchase (Personal/Pro/Business) with a full-featured 30-day free trial - no account or card required.