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.

Open the App: Launch the shortcut maker app and follow its instructions to create a custom shortcut for any setting or app feature.

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

What to Know Add text: Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen > Add text on lock screen. Edit shortcuts: Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen > Shortcuts. Change how you unlock it: Search ...

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