Where Does TextExpander Store Snippets?
TextExpander syncs snippet libraries as .textexpander files stored in a folder location that you pick.
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TextExpander stores snippets as files you can relocate. The app lets you pick the snippet folder, including iCloud Drive or Dropbox for sync. Shared libraries arrive as .textexpander files in that same place.
Keep the folder in sync and every machine expands the same abbreviations. Team libraries add account sync on top of files. Back up the folder before major reorganizations since deletions propagate.
Where TextExpander stores this, by platform
Snippet folder you choose (e.g., iCloud Drive, .textexpander files)
Snippet libraries as files in a chosen sync folder. Team snippets sync via account. Back up the folder before reorganizing.
Snippet folder you choose (sync via cloud folder)
Same snippet folder concept on Windows. Point every install at one shared location. Account sync covers team libraries.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sync snippets between machines?
Point the snippet location at a shared sync folder on every machine. Libraries follow as .textexpander files. Team snippets sync through accounts instead of files.
How do I install a shared snippet set?
Subscribe from the app with the set URL. Shared sets download as .textexpander files into the library folder. Manage or remove them from the same screen later.
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