What users say... 

about ABCZ:

"By the way, your lists are wonderful and I am actively recommending it to everyone. It is so logical, and I caught on so quickly, it makes so much sense, that I find myself totally handicapped when I’m typing without it! I even use your ABCZ rule automatically when I make out my shopping list! LOL!" - E.K. (February 2009)

"A couple of weeks back I purchased several medically-related ABCZ products for my work as a medical transcriptionist.  I am thrilled with them and they have boosted my productivity at least 10-fold." - RQ, Denver  (March 2008) (re: ABCZMEDSET, Judy's Drug List, Terry's Medical Specialty files, Shorthand versions)

"I was using IT and converting their glossaries & new words and phrases using your ABCZ method, but these new lists have been such a helpful addition.  I love the whole ABCZ system, because it makes so much sense & is really handy to use... Thank you again for a wonderful product!" - Helena Dinep (January 2008)

"I've used your terrific expansion list for several years now in my Shorthand expander...Your lists are so fantastic that I don't know how I'd transcribe without them!  Thank you for creating them." - Lynne Schneier (December 2007)

"Thank you for a great product. I am lost without it (or even part of  it!)". - Shawn Koons (May 2006)

"Your TAMED2 files have helped me SO much with my medical transcription!!! I really have loved the easy rules to follow and don't have to memorize all the different shortcuts! I am thrilled with it. The drug file alone has been invaluable. It has cut my research time at least 70 percent." - ST

"I've been a working transcriptionist for many, many years and had made quite the buildup of my own abbreviations over time; an excellent collection if I do say so myself because I spent loads of time on it. Yet, after I started using the ABCZ system several months ago, I saw a huge increase in productivity after a short period of adjusting to it. It is more intuitive than one can imagine; there lies its magic, I think! I find it an absolute jewel and don't know how I ever got along without it. If you think there are certain words you'll always have to type out because of conflicts, think again! Jon's system gets around it all! Thanks for making it available to transcriptionists everywhere."  - LB
 
"As an MT student looking for an easy to use system for making abbreviations, I've found your ABCZ files absolutely incredible. I use ABCZ with Shorthand for Windows and was up and running with it immediately. I also love the Abbreviation Master files and Judy Gardiner's drug lists. I will soon be working as an MT and will take Shorthand and ABCZ into the workplace with me. I've recommended your ABCZ file to all of my friends, and they all love it too. Nothing is easier or makes more sense. Plus, it works the way I think. It's so easy to take any word or phrase and quickly remember the abbreviation using your methods. I've used other methods and other pre-made lists and just could not pick up speed with them because I had to hesitate and think of what the right abbreviation was; however, with ABCZ it's fast and easy. Thank you for such an incredible product."  - Dawn Moreno

 "I find the logic of the ABCZ system very natural, and I thank you for making Instant Text, an already powerful program, even more powerful. Your ABCZ glossary is just what the doctor...er, transcriptionist ordered!" - RG

"Finding your ABCZ method on your site was a real turning point for me in transcribing several years ago... I long ago adopted your ABCZ method for abbreviations...I was a long-time user of AutoCorrect for my expander. After trying various expanders over time I did finally convert to Instant Text V. No matter how hard I tried to use IT in the traditional way that it was intended, I couldn't seem to adjust. It wasn't until I finally decided to use it more like a blind expander, continuing to use your ABCZ method of course, that I finally was able to make it work for me.  Though I do keep both the Phrase and Word Advisories on the screen, I use the Phrase Advisory almost exclusively and use it mostly blindly via ABCZ.  Though I do try to utilize continuations when I can, I use IT more like I used AC, adding all additional words and phrases to the Phrase Advisory. Once I went this route, it went much better and made the difference in IT being a  success versus a failure for me" - Cheryl Blaker

"I have your ABCZ that I purchased and love it."  -- Donna P.

"What the world needs right now is a simple, memorable and effective 'system' for abbreviating words and phrases that are used time and time again. There are many 'abbreviation expanders' out there but they are virtually useless unless there  is a companion 'Abbreviation System'. 'Jon Knowles' ABCZ Abbreviation System meets all the criteria - so try it and make your abbreviation expander really work to make your life easier and give yourself a sense of control and power. This testimonial is not to be read by those who enjoy typing the same stuff over and over again."  - H. Peter P. Ragg, a New Zealand Lawyer

about the ABCZ Command glossary (for Instant Text) and ABCZ Command dictionary (for Shorthand/Speedtype):

"Coming from a WP environment, I had been experiencing frustration learning both the Shorthand and Word programs. In addition to being an aid to learning Word functions, this program is an excellent assistant in learning proper formatting of SH keys. You've just shortened my learning curve. I want to thank you for this program." - Tomme Mendenhall (Jan 2006)

"I have to say these Command glossaries are SOOOO cool! The short forms are very straightforward - like "delete1wordleft" (remember, you can abbreviate the short form too, so dewl or dellef would work too.) Or how about "savenclosedoc" to save and close your document? So clever!! These glossaries are a huge help to me - I don't even have to use the mouse (...gasp!...) or the ALT menus for most things - I just type the words that are mostly intuitive, and hit my marker key! It's incredible!"   - Sonya Canavan

"I beta-tested the Command glossary, and it's completely awesome! I think the ones to add whatever you need to a word are great! And the single space to double space one, oh....the ones that change tense when the dictator gives the wrong one! This glossary does so much! And heck, every Word command you can think of, including all the ones you rarely use so how the heck do you remember, they're all there! The view normal one, OI! It's all on an intuitive basis and with Instant Text and the ability to abbreviate your abbreviation, I just find the Commands glossary to be a big asset for me...The headings glossaries are also wonderful. We're just talking thorough here, everybody. Very, very thorough!"  - Harrie (Proprietor of Productivity Talk forum)

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