Spend less time on documentation, more time with patients. Instantly expand clinical notes, patient instructions, and administrative templates—across every web-based tool you use.
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Works across web-based EHR systems and patient portals
Your data stays on your device - never shared with third parties
Use on 2 devices - ideal for doctors working across multiple clinics
Save your most-used clinical text once: Patient instructions, referral templates, discharge summaries, follow-up protocols—store everything with your exact wording and formatting
Create simple shortcuts: Like discharge\ or referral\ or hpi\—whatever makes sense to your workflow
Type anywhere, expand instantly: Works in web-based EHR systems, patient portals, Gmail, and any browser-based tool
Stay consistent across every location: Same shortcuts available on both your devices—whether you're at your main practice or a secondary clinic
Here are real examples of shortcuts physicians use every day:
hpi\ → History of present illness template with key fields
ros\ → Review of systems checklist
assessment\ → Assessment and plan structure with sections
discharge\ → Discharge summary template with standard instructions
medstart\ → New medication instructions with dosage and side effects
postop\ → Post-operative care instructions with warning signs
dietadvice\ → Dietary guidance template for common conditions
activitylimit\ → Rest and activity restriction instructions
results\ → Test results notification with next steps
apptreminder\ → Appointment reminder with preparation instructions
noshow\ → Missed appointment follow-up with rescheduling options
patientfaq\ → Answers to most common patient questions
referral\ → Referral letter template with clinical summary
specialist\ → Specialist consultation request with key findings
sickleave\ → Sick leave certificate template
insuranceletter\ → Insurance pre-authorization request template
sig\ → Full professional signature with credentials and contact
consent\ → Informed consent explanation for common procedures
rxinstructions\ → Prescription instructions and warnings
followupplan\ → Standard follow-up plan and care instructions
Physicians spend nearly 2 hours daily on documentation typing alone. Type discharge\ and your full template appears instantly—ready to review, personalize, and complete. Less time at the keyboard means more time face-to-face with patients.
The extension gives you access on 2 devices per account. Whether you're at your main practice in the morning or a secondary clinic in the afternoon, your entire template library is always with you. No setup, no re-entering shortcuts.
Web Text Expander stores everything locally in your browser. No clinical text is ever sent to external servers. No third-party data exposure. Full control over your content at all times.
Use smart cursor positioning to personalize templates instantly. Type referral\, and your cursor automatically lands where you need to add patient name, diagnosis, or clinical details. Fill in and continue—no manual repositioning.
Tag templates by category: documentation, patient instructions, referrals, administrative. Find the right template in seconds with quick search (Ctrl+Space).
Save clinical templates with bullet points, numbered steps, bold headers, and proper structure. Your documents look professional and consistent every time.
Discharge summaries and referral letters used to eat up my afternoon. Now I type a shortcut and my template is there. More time for actual patient care.
I work at two clinics and my shortcuts sync to both. No more retyping the same templates. Data stays local—exactly what I need for clinical use.
Works in our web-based EHR and patient portal. Cursor positioning lets me drop in patient details without breaking flow. Simple and reliable.
Shared our template library with the practice. Everyone uses the same clinical language. Onboarding new physicians is much faster.
Yes, if it's web-based. It's a Chrome/Firefox extension that works wherever you can type in your browser—web-based EHR systems, patient portals, Gmail, and any browser-based clinical or administrative tool. Note: it does not work in desktop-installed software.
Yes! The extension gives you access on 2 devices per account. Your entire template library is available on both devices—perfect for doctors working across multiple practices or clinics.
Your shortcuts are stored locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to our servers. No patient-related text or clinical content is ever exposed to third parties. Web Text Expander never sees your data.
The Free version supports up to 300 characters per shortcut (with unlimited number of shortcuts). Useful for short responses and signatures. Plus removes all limits—ideal for full discharge summaries, referral letters, or detailed patient instructions.
Use the smart cursor positioning feature (Plus). Set where your cursor lands after the template expands—perfect for adding patient name, diagnosis, medication dosage, or specific clinical details. Type your shortcut, fill in the details, continue.
Yes! Export your template library as a file and share it with colleagues. Anyone can import it into their own extension. Great for maintaining consistent clinical documentation across a practice. You can also keep personal templates separate. (Note: Real-time team sync isn't currently supported.)
Web Text Expander is a Chrome/Firefox browser extension—it works on desktop and laptop devices only. It does not currently work on mobile browsers or apps.
Start with the free version (and a free 7-day Plus trial). See how much time it saves. Upgrade when you need unlimited template length and multi-device access.
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