Stop Retyping: How to Auto-Fill Text with Espanso

Do you find yourself typing the same email address or address over and over? It is frustrating, but there is a simple fix. You can install a free program called Espanso to handle this for you.

Easy Setup

You might worry that setting up a new tool is complicated, but it is actually quite easy. All you need to do is edit a small configuration file to add your shortcuts. Once you have saved your changes, the program is ready to go.

How It Works

Instead of typing your full email address every time, you just type a short trigger, like @@. Espanso immediately replaces that trigger with your full email address. This is much better than the built-in text replacement features on your computer because you do not have to hunt for your text in a dropdown menu. It is fast, seamless, and saves you a lot of time.

Give it a try and let me know in the comments if it helps you out!