The text complete extensions allows the quick insertion of frequently used text snippets into text fields. Since the release of version 0.9.9.2 text complete can be used with Thunderbird to insert text snippets into the message composer, as well as the subject and to fields. Within Firefox textcompletion works not only within all web forms but also the URL, Search and Find dialogs.

The current approved version of Textcomplete can be downloaded from the mozilla addons site: addons.mozilla.org

I created this extension for our support staff who frequently require to enter standart responses into our web based support system. As some staff also needed snippets in email s I added Thunderbird for textcomplete.

Since writing this extension I found personal use for Textcomplete, I use it to quickly enter my signature to forum posts and emails. I also have several email addresses which I need to frequently enter as well as some hard to rember tax codes. Using the extension I just type VAT hit CTRL + ALT + M and the text code is filles in for me. For my emails I just defined snippets for the shortcuts e1 e2 e3.  I like.

I always look forward to feedback to this extension, please email me:  extension.developer@scherzerclan.com

Textcomplete FAQ

How do I completely reset the extension?

To prevent the initial extension setup from being a nightmare, a default content xml file is built the first time the extension is run. At this time the paths for retrieving and setting the XML file are also set. When the extension is upgraded this init routine is NOT run.

To force text complete to execute the setup routine you must set a firefox configuration option.

1. Type about:config into the address bar then press enter
2. Type textcomplete into the filter field.
3. A list of text complete extension preferences is shown. The preference which control the init functionality is called doFirstRun
4. Right click on the doFirstRun preference and select modify from the context menu.
5. Enter the 1 as a string value
6. The next time a page is opened text complete will be reset.

How do I define Shortcuts?

Since version 0.9.9.2 a menu option has been added to the Tools menu which allows access to the options Dialog, To Add a new shortcut click on the Add button.

If you wish to edit a shorcut click on the shorcut you wish to edit, then click the edit button.

Why does completion not work?

On some non US keyboard layouts the combination of CTRL + ALT + M has already been mapped to a different character. As a workaround open the options dialog, when adding your trigger symbol hold CTRL + ALT this should the add the special character as the trigger string. This issues was first found with a German Keyboard layout. I am working on a fix for this,