shortcut to enter your email on mobile device


how many times do you need to type your email on your phone or iPad?

use text replacement to type a short code and have the device replace it with your email (or any other frequently typed text)


  • dc > dave@comp-u-sult.com

  • wc > with client - will text you later

  • wct > with client - text me now if it's urgent


iPhone & iPad

  • text replacement in settings

    • settings > general > keyboard > text replacement > +

  • enter the phrase (email address) and the shortcut

    • use letters that don't normally go together

    • note: may have to delete a space after email on a username field

android
  • settings > language and input > google keyboard > text correction > personal dictionary > language > '+ add'
  • enter the phrase (email address) and the shortcut

    • use letters that don't normally go together

    • note: may have to delete a space after email on a username field