Hidden iPhone typing trick will help you text at lightning speed

IF YOU are an avid texter, then this iPhone trick can help you both save time and make your communication more seamless. Apple packs its iPhones with plenty of cool features that enhance the smartphone experience. One of these features is the Text Replacement tool, which allows users to enter a word or phrase by […]

IF YOU are an avid texter, then this iPhone trick can help you both save time and make your communication more seamless.

Apple packs its iPhones with plenty of cool features that enhance the smartphone experience.

One of these features is the Text Replacement tool, which allows users to enter a word or phrase by typing just a few characters.

For example, you may have noticed that typing “OMW” will automatically convert to “On my way!” in your iMessage chatbox.

However, you can also personalize the feature to includes phrases you commonly use.

This tool comes in handy for those of us who frequently send the same phrases to everyone or type out generic work emails on our iPhones.

How To Set Up Text Replacement

First, go to the ‘Settings’ app on your iPhone.

Tap on ‘General’ and then scroll down to select ‘Keyboard.’

Once there, tap on ‘Text Replacement’ and then on the ‘+’ in the top right corner of your screen.

Type in a phrase in the ‘Phrase’ field and the text shortcut you want to use for it in the ‘Shortcut’ field.

When you’re done, tap on ‘Save’ in the top right corner.

You can also add words or phrases you use that often get autocorrected.

Simply follow all the steps above, but leave the ‘Shortcut’ field blank.

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