Mobile device shortcuts

How many times a day do you type your email address or physical address with your mobile device keyboard? Too many to recall? Well, here’s a tech tip for you: user-created dictionary shortcuts on your mobile device. Save yourself a bit of time by adding frequently used strings (i.e. email addresses, postal codes, URLs etc.) to your personal dictionary and then use auto correct functionality to create shortcuts.

For example, I added ‘jesse.smith@smartdolphins.com’ to the dictionary, and then set the shortcut to ‘js’. If I ever want to type my email address, I just type ‘js’ and it auto corrects.

Populate your own personal dictionary with a few simple steps:

Android

• Language and input section of settings
• Locate and tap the personal dictionary entry and select your language option
• Add words to your dictionary and shortcuts by tapping the plus sign [+]

iPhone

• Tap settings, general, keyboard, text replacement
• Add words to your dictionary and shortcuts by tapping the plus sign [+]
• Tap save!

All set? Give it a try!