📌 Why Use Keyboard Shortcuts?
Keyboard shortcuts help you type faster by automatically replacing abbreviations with full words or phrases. For example, typing “omw” can automatically expand to “On my way!”
📱 How to Add a Keyboard Shortcut on iPhone
Open Settings ⚙️
Tap General
Tap Keyboard
Select Text Replacement
Tap the ➕ (plus) icon in the top right corner
Enter a Phrase – This is what you want the shortcut to type out (e.g., “On my way!”).
Enter a Shortcut – The abbreviation you’ll type (e.g., “omw”).
Tap Save ✅
📢 Example:
If you set:
Phrase: “Hi Vicki 🖤 My name is Myles and I am the founder of Forensic Myles, an edgy true crime inspired sweatshirt brand! We are relaunching and currently looking for ambassadors to help promote our brand, is this something you’d be interested in?"
Shortcut: “message1”
Now, every time you type “message1” your iPhone will replace it with “Hi Vicki 🖤 My name is Myles and I am the founder of Forensic Myles, an edgy true crime inspired sweatshirt brand! We are relaunching and currently looking for ambassadors to help promote our brand, is this something you’d be interested in?" automatically.
🤖 How to Add a Keyboard Shortcut on Android
Open Settings ⚙️
Tap System (or search for "Keyboard")
Select Language & Input
Tap On-screen keyboard
Choose Gboard (or your default keyboard)
Tap Dictionary → Personal Dictionary
Select your language (or "All Languages")
Tap the ➕ (plus) icon
Enter a Word/Phrase – The full text you want (e.g., “Hi Vicki 🖤 My name is Myles and I am the founder of Forensic Myles, an edgy true crime inspired sweatshirt brand! We are relaunching and currently looking for ambassadors to help promote our brand, is this something you’d be interested in?"!”).
Enter a Shortcut – The abbreviation (e.g., “message1”).
Tap Save ✅
📢 Example:
If you set:
Word/Phrase: “Hi Vicki 🖤 My name is Myles and I am the founder of Forensic Myles, an edgy true crime inspired sweatshirt brand! We are relaunching and currently looking for ambassadors to help promote our brand, is this something you’d be interested in?"
Shortcut: “message1”
Now, every time you type “message1,” your Android phone will replace it with “Hi Vicki 🖤 My name is Myles and I am the founder of Forensic Myles, an edgy true crime inspired sweatshirt brand! We are relaunching and currently looking for ambassadors to help promote our brand, is this something you’d be interested in?" instantly.
🚀 Tips for Using Keyboard Shortcuts Effectively:
✔️ Create shortcuts for frequently used phrases, emails, or addresses.
✔️ Keep shortcuts short but unique (e.g., “addr” for your home address).
✔️ Test them by typing in a note or message to make sure they work.
Got questions? Let us know in the comments! 😊
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