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.

Organize your apps and add custom shortcuts with Android Auto for quick access to reduce distractions while driving.

Adding an App Shortcut Many apps allow you to create shortcuts to their important features or settings. Long-Press on the App: Long-press on the desired app on your home screen or in the app drawer.

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

You can create shortcuts for frequently accessed files or folders or even for files others have shared with you. To begin, launch the Google Drive app on your Android device.

Android Auto has just picked up the incredibly useful ability to create custom Google Assistant shortcuts for avoiding voice commands.