Quick Answer To set up custom text shortcuts on Android, use your keyboard’s settings. For Gboard, go to Settings > Dictionary > Personal Dictionary, then add a word and its shortcut.

Text is now even easier with this shortcut feature on iOS devices, Samsung and Android phones. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to customize them.

For phones running Stock Android, you can use the Settings widget to add shortcuts for various settings. Long-Press on Home Screen: Long-press on any empty space on your home screen.

You can manually add words to your Android device's internal dictionary if it doesn't already recognize them as real words.

Google has released the first Android 14 beta, and apps can now add custom actions and shortcuts.