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How do I type a short cut word and have change to full word?

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how do i type a short cut word and have change to full word?

Type DR and it changes automatically to Doctor
 

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Re: how do i type a short cut word and have change to full word?

Go to Settings → General → Keyboards → Text Replacement

Tap the "+" sign
In the "Phrase" section, type "Doctor"
In the "Shortcut" section, type "dr".
Select "Save"
 

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Re: how do i type a short cut word and have change to full word?

Text replacement is awesome. We forum regulars use them quite frequently for common responses and phrases.
 

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Re: how do i type a short cut word and have change to full word?

Text replacement is awesome. We forum regulars use them quite frequently for common responses and phrases.

True story! :)

I set one for my email address(es) as well.

@@ gets my main email
@@@ gets my alternate email
@@@@ gets my work email

One of my most used text replacements.
 

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