howtosimply.com/guides/how-to-create-text-shortcuts-on-the-samsung-keyboard/ · Checked October 2026 · Samsung Galaxy A57 5G (One UI 8.5, Android 16) and Samsung Galaxy A57 (One UI 9, Android 17 (build A576BXXU6BZIE))
In this guide
Open Settings, General management, Samsung Keyboard settings, Text shortcuts and tap +. Type a short code and the full phrase. When you type the code, the phrase appears as a suggestion above the keyboard. Tap it to insert.
5 of 5 steps with real screenshots · 1 official source below
- Device
- Android
- Shown on
- Samsung Galaxy A57 5G (SM-A576B), One UI 8.5, Android 16, Samsung Galaxy A57 (SM-A576B), One UI 9, Android 17 (build A576BXXU6BZIE)
- App
- Settings
- Path
- Settings › General management › Samsung Keyboard settings › Text shortcuts
- Real screenshots
- 5 of 5 steps
- What we did
- Observed: looked at each screen, changed nothing
- Our phone
- Shown on Galaxy A57, One UI 8.5
- Checked
- October 2026
- Sources
- 1 official, linked below
Step by step
Open Samsung Keyboard settings
Open Settings, tap General management, then Samsung Keyboard settings.
Tap Text shortcuts
It is in the Smart typing group.
Tap +
It is at the top right of the Text shortcuts page.
Enter the shortcut and the phrase
Shortcut: a few letters you would never type by accident, such as myad. Expanded phrase: the full text. Then tap Add.
Use it
Type the shortcut in any app. The phrase appears in the suggestion bar above the keyboard. Tap it.
If you do not see this option
- You use a different keyboard Samsung says these settings are for Samsung Keyboard only. Check which keyboard is in use: Settings, General management, Keyboard list and default, Default keyboard. Source: Adjust keyboard settings on your Galaxy phone or tablet
- Samsung Keyboard settings is not under General management Samsung says to search Settings for Samsung Keyboard, or tap the settings icon on the keyboard toolbar. Source: Adjust keyboard settings on your Galaxy phone or tablet
If this does not work
- The phrase does not appear when you type the shortcut Samsung lists Text shortcuts and Predictive text together under Smart typing; the phrase appears in the suggestion bar, so check Predictive text is on. Source: Adjust keyboard settings on your Galaxy phone or tablet
- Another keyboard pops up in one app Samsung says the default keyboard is set in Settings, General management, Keyboard list and default, Default keyboard. Pick Samsung Keyboard there. Source: Adjust keyboard settings on your Galaxy phone or tablet
About this guide
Text shortcuts save typing for things you write often: your email address, your home address, a standard reply.
Good to know
Another keyboard such as Gboard has its own shortcut list. These only work in the Samsung Keyboard.
In short: Settings, General management, Samsung Keyboard settings, Text shortcuts, +.
Links checked in October 2026. Menus and features can change after software updates. These steps match the version named at the top.
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