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Description of the new feature / enhancement

Add a feature to PowerToys that lets users type a shortcut to expand text and optionally open a file, template, or application.

Scenario when this would be used?

It would be a valuable addition to PowerToys, catering to users who frequently type repetitive text. By providing this functionality natively, PowerToys can simplify workflows and enhance productivity without requiring third-party software.

Key Features

Customizable Text Triggers:
Define text shortcuts that trigger both text expansion and additional actions.
Example: Typing !report could insert "Monthly Sales Report" and open a preformatted Excel file.

File and Template Automation:
Configure shortcuts to open files (e.g., Word templates, Excel sheets, PDFs).
Include support for linking cloud-hosted files via URLs or mapped drives.

Application Launching:
Allow shortcuts to open specific applications with optional arguments.
Example: Typing !email could open Outlook ready to compose a new email.

Multi-Action Macros:
Enable shortcuts to perform multiple actions, such as expanding text and opening a template simultaneously.

Supporting information

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[similar-issues-ai]

We've found some similar issues:

• Text Expander #27493 , similarity score: 82%

If any of the above are duplicates, please consider closing this issue out and adding additional context in the original issue.

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