Everyday Help guideAbout 3 minVerified
Create a text replacement shortcut
Type a short shortcut and have iPhone expand it into a longer phrase.
Follow a short, verified path based on current Apple documentation.
When this helps
Type a short shortcut and have iPhone expand it into a longer phrase.
STEPS
How to do it
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Open Text Replacement
Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
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Add a replacement
Tap the Add button.
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Save the phrase and shortcut
Enter the full phrase and the shortcut you want to type, then save.
When you are done
You are done when the new text replacement appears in the list.
Good to know
Available options can vary by device model, region, carrier, and app support.
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