I find the Autotext feature in MS Word extremely useful to insert
standard paragraphs or chunks of text into Word documents as I am
typing them.  But of course that’s only available in Word.  Is there a
small program or add-in that performs a similar function in other
situations – especially when typing an email into Outlook 2000? (I
don't want to use Word as my email editor).

I’ve tried using a variety of enhancements to the Windows clipboard,
but they all seem pretty cumbersome and make you select pre-defined
texts using drop-down menus and the like.  Many are also very limited
if one wants to set up a large number (eg 50) standard texts.  I’d
like something that is very quick and which allows easy selections
without use of the mouse.

Thank you michael2,
I'm glad that you found my recommendation helpful. :-)
secret901-ga

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Clarification of Answer by secret901-ga on 25 Sep 2002 10:17 PDT

You certainly can call me '901 if you wish :-)
Search strategy:
AutoText software
http://www.download.com Autotext

Excellent service, 901

I recommend GhostwriterXML, a freeware.  It works more like
AutoCorrect, and can be downloaded here:
http://download.com.com/3000-2064-6371032.html?tag=lst-0-3

Michael --

Outlook has the ability under Tools/Options/Signatures to add a block
of text to any message.  Though intended for the final or signature
line, multiple "signatures" or text blocks can be used.  It would be
an ideal way to add boilerplate text without using an add-on product.

Best regards,

Omnivorous-GA

Dear Omnivorous  Thanks for your comment, but I think signatures have
to be selected via the Insert menu.  There may be some keyboard
shortcuts, but this doesn't have the ease of use that I was looking
for.

Dear '901 (can I call you '901?)  That's exactly what I was after, and
already I've downloaded and bought the business version. It seems
excellent.  Can you please post your comment as an answer?