is a user-defined shorthand program, frequently paired with word prediction programs for even more typing efficiency. This feature allows students to retrieve phrases with single or dual keystrokes. Often found as AutoText/AutoCorrect features on word processors, dedicated programs are also available.
This feature is often combined with specialized keyboard assistance programs that offer the students a combination of assistive features: word prediction, abbreviation expansion, speech output, etc. These programs also act to reduce the complexity of computer commands as a combination of software commands can be sequenced under a single key.
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