Autoreplace
Encyclopedia
Autoreplace or AutoCorrect is a feature in some text editor
s, word processor
s and other programs that accept user input via keyboard
. It involves automatic replacement of a particular string with another one, usually one that is longer and harder to type, as "myname" with "Lee John Nikolai Francois Al Rahman". This usually makes sense for only those phrases that are relatively common in the texts the user is editing. Replacement is usually done after the user has typed a space or return after the keyword. Autocomplete makes keyboard input faster and more accurate because generally more mistakes are made in typing longer phrases.
s' built-in feature, there are also standalone autoreplace/autocomplete programs, which stay resident in memory
and monitor user's input. These programs also automatically replace a particular input string with another one and bring the autoreplace and autocomplete features to any program which involves text typing.
Text editor
A text editor is a type of program used for editing plain text files.Text editors are often provided with operating systems or software development packages, and can be used to change configuration files and programming language source code....
s, word processor
Word processor
A word processor is a computer application used for the production of any sort of printable material....
s and other programs that accept user input via keyboard
Computer keyboard
In computing, a keyboard is a typewriter-style keyboard, which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys, to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches...
. It involves automatic replacement of a particular string with another one, usually one that is longer and harder to type, as "myname" with "Lee John Nikolai Francois Al Rahman". This usually makes sense for only those phrases that are relatively common in the texts the user is editing. Replacement is usually done after the user has typed a space or return after the keyword. Autocomplete makes keyboard input faster and more accurate because generally more mistakes are made in typing longer phrases.
Standalone tools
Along with the text editorText editor
A text editor is a type of program used for editing plain text files.Text editors are often provided with operating systems or software development packages, and can be used to change configuration files and programming language source code....
s' built-in feature, there are also standalone autoreplace/autocomplete programs, which stay resident in memory
Computer memory
In computing, memory refers to the physical devices used to store programs or data on a temporary or permanent basis for use in a computer or other digital electronic device. The term primary memory is used for the information in physical systems which are fast In computing, memory refers to the...
and monitor user's input. These programs also automatically replace a particular input string with another one and bring the autoreplace and autocomplete features to any program which involves text typing.