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AutoText

by Alexander Litvinovv1.5.2

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Text expander (auto-type) application

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id AlexanderLitvinov.AutoText --exact --version 1.5.2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for AutoText

AutoText uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)
installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for AutoText →

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About

AutoText is a text expander (auto-typer) application that can minimize time that you spent typing phrases that your often use. You can bind an abbreviation(autotext) to some text snippet, phrase or sentence and that text will be automatically typed by AutoText each time you type the abbreviation. Keyboard keys press/hold/toggle is supported by using macros. AutoText works in any Windows program.

Installers · v1.5.2

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
Inno Setup
userDirect
x64EXE
Inno Setup
userDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for AutoText.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install AutoText on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id AlexanderLitvinov.AutoText --exact --version 1.5.2. winget downloads the installer from Alexander Litvinov and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install AutoText silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id AlexanderLitvinov.AutoText --exact 1.5.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for AutoText?
AutoText uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall AutoText via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id AlexanderLitvinov.AutoText --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from AutoText's Apps & Features entry.
Is AutoText free?
AutoText is distributed under GPL-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://sourceforge.net/projects/autotext/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does AutoText work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls AutoText directly from the publisher.
How do I keep AutoText up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id AlexanderLitvinov.AutoText --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of AutoText from microsoft/winget-pkgs.