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Импорт и экспорт

You can export your dictionary and snippets to create a backup, or import words from a file to add them in bulk. TalkWriter uses the standard CSV format (comma-separated values), which you can open in Excel, Google Sheets, or any text editor.

CSV Format Explained​

A CSV file is a simple text file where each line is one entry, with values separated by commas. Here is what TalkWriter expects:

Dictionary CSV​

ColumnDescriptionRequired
wordThe word exactly as it should appear in transcriptionsYes
pronunciationA phonetic hint for how you say the wordNo
word,pronunciation
TalkWriter,talk-writer
Reduanul,red-oo-ah-nool
Kubernetes,koo-ber-net-eez
OAuth,oh-auth

Snippets CSV​

ColumnDescriptionRequired
triggerThe short keyword that activates the snippetYes
expansionThe full text that replaces the triggerYes
trigger,expansion
/sig,"Best regards, Jane Smith"
/addr,"123 Main Street, Suite 400, New York"
/ty,"Thank you for your email."
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The first row must be the header row (word,pronunciation or trigger,expansion). TalkWriter skips this row during import.

Exporting Your Dictionary​

  1. Open Settings > Dictionary
  2. Click the Export button (download icon) in the toolbar
  3. Choose a save location on your computer
  4. Click Save

TalkWriter saves a .csv file with all your words and pronunciation hints.

Exporting Your Snippets​

  1. Open Settings > Snippets
  2. Click the Export button
  3. Choose a save location and click Save
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Export your dictionary and snippets regularly as a backup. Store the files in a cloud folder so you always have a recent copy.

Importing Words​

  1. Open Settings > Dictionary (or Settings > Snippets for snippets)
  2. Click the Import button (upload icon)
  3. Select your .csv file
  4. TalkWriter shows a preview of the words to be imported
  5. Review the list and click Confirm Import

What happens during import:

  • New words are added to your dictionary
  • Duplicate words are flagged — you choose to skip, overwrite, or keep both
  • Invalid rows are shown with a warning so you can fix them

Sharing with Your Team​

  1. Export your dictionary or snippets as a CSV
  2. Send the file to your colleague via email or shared drive
  3. They import it into their TalkWriter
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On Enterprise plans, administrators can push dictionary updates to all team members automatically through the admin console.

FAQ​

Can I import from Excel (.xlsx)? Not directly. Save your Excel file as CSV first (File > Save As > CSV).

Will importing overwrite my existing words? No. Imports are additive by default. You are prompted to resolve any conflicts.

What encoding should my CSV use? UTF-8 encoding is required for proper handling of special characters and non-English words.

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