To add words to Apple predictive text on your iPhone or iPad, you can set up custom text replacements. This feature allows you to specify certain phrases or words that you frequently use, and have your device automatically replace them with the desired text. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Open any app that allows you to type, such as Notes or Messages.
2. Tap the “More” button, which looks like three dots or lines, usually located at the top-right corner of the screen.
3. In the menu that appears, tap “Settings” to access the keyboard settings.
4. Scroll down and tap “Auto-Correction” to open the auto-correction settings.
5. Make sure that “Text Replacement” is turned on. If it’s already enabled, you can proceed to the next step.
6. Now, tap “Replacements List” to view the list of existing text replacements.
7. To add a new text replacement, tap the “+” (add) button located at the top-right corner of the screen.
8. In the “Phrase” field, enter the word or phrase that you want your device to automatically replace. For example, you could enter “btw” to be replaced with “by the way”.
9. In the “Shortcut” field, enter a shorter sequence of characters that will trigger the replacement. For instance, you could enter “bt” as the shortcut for “btw”.
10. Tap “Save” to add the new text replacement to the list.
From now on, whenever you type the shortcut you specified, your device will automatically replace it with the corresponding phrase or word. This can be a handy feature for quickly expanding abbreviations or typing frequently used phrases.
By setting up custom text replacements, you can personalize your device’s predictive text to better suit your needs and typing style. It can save you time and effort, especially when you frequently use specific words or phrases in your daily communication.
I hope this detailed explanation helps you in adding words to Apple predictive text on your iPhone or iPad.