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FastFox
FastFox · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia · founded 1993
What it is
FastFox is a text expander for inserting frequently used phrases, paragraphs, documents, and images. Users can create unlimited shortcuts, with no stated limit on expanded-text length. Expansions may be plain text or formatted rich text, and a shortcut can insert an image such as a company logo. FastFox learns commonly typed phrases and suggests them while typing. It also supports macros built from keys such as Ctrl, Alt, and Shift, which can work in programs. The app runs in the background and is intended for use in any program, including word processors and email; Microsoft Word and Outlook are named examples. Businesses can place a shared shortcut file on a network to standardize stock text. FastFox runs on Windows and macOS. The home license is a full-featured installation without shared network shortcuts, while the business license includes networked shared shortcuts. Site licenses and bulk purchases are available through sales, with pricing details supplied on request.
For and against
For
- Unlimited text shortcuts
- Supports rich text and image insertion
- Macros combine keyboard commands
- Works across programs
- Network sharing supports standardized text
Against
- No mobile support
- Home license lacks shared network shortcuts
The verdict
FastFox focuses on reusable text and keyboard-driven insertion across Windows and macOS programs. Its business license adds shared network shortcuts, while mobile support is not provided.
Who it suits
FastFox suits writers, programmers, support staff, administrators, educators, medical professionals, content creators, translators, and businesses standardizing repeated text.
Plans and prices
FastFox Typing Expander Home License
Full-featured installation · No shared network shortcuts
Read 20 Sep 2026 · secure.nch.com.au
FastFox Typing Expander Business License
Full-featured installation · Networked shared shortcuts
Read 20 Sep 2026 · secure.nch.com.au
On the record
- Autocomplete
- FastFox learns frequently typed phrases and suggests them as the user types.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Compatible programs
- The maker says FastFox runs in the background and can be used in any program, including word processors and email.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Image insertion
- A shortcut can insert an image, such as a company logo.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker names Microsoft Word and Outlook as examples of compatible programs.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- NCH says site licenses are available and bulk software license purchases may receive additional discounts; buyers must contact sales for pricing and details.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Macros
- Users can combine key commands such as Ctrl, Alt, and Shift to create macros that work in programs.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- NCH says it does not store credit card information and that its site uses SSL to encrypt personal information in transit.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- FastFox is a text expander for quickly inserting frequently used phrases, paragraphs, documents, and images.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Shared shortcuts
- A shared shortcut file on a network can standardize stock text across a business.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Shortcuts
- Users can create an unlimited number of text shortcuts, with no limit on expanded text length.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- FastFox support pages provide technical FAQs, a help manual, and a way to contact technical support.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOSnch.com.au · read 20 Sep 2026
- Team snippet sharing
- Yesnch.com.au · read 20 Sep 2026
- Text formatting
- Expansions can be saved as plain text or formatted rich text.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers a free trial download but does not state its duration on the opened product page.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
- Typical users
- The maker lists writers, programmers, customer support staff, administrators, medical professionals, educators, content creators, and translators as potential users.nch.com.au · read 8 Oct 2026
