Save keystrokes on iPad with text replacements

Set up a text replacement you can use to enter a word or phrase by typing just a few characters. For example, type “omw” to enter “On my way!” That one’s already set up for you, but you can also add your own.

A message with the text shortcut OMW typed in the text field and “On my way!” suggested below as replacement text.

Create a text replacement

While typing in a text field, touch and hold or .
Tap Keyboard Settings, then tap Text Replacement.
Tap at the top right.
Type a phrase in the Phrase field and the text shortcut you want to use for it in the Shortcut field.