Using autotext
Autotext are text shortcuts (autotext) that are replaced with the associated larger text phrases.
The autotext feature works with the PhraseExpress keyboard only.
Sample applications:
- Abbreviations such as 'FBI' will be automatically expanded to 'Federal Bureau of Investigation'
- Typing mistakes are corrected while you are typing: 'tpyo' » 'typo'
- Entering 'eng' offers a selection of phrases beginning with 'eng…' for insertion.
- The autotext '@mark' could create a pre-filled email with the help of PhraseExpress' macro functions.
Autotext options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
Executes a phrase after entering the autotext followed by either RETURN , SPACE or any default trailing delimiter such as punctuation marks:  This is the recommended default setting. | |
Triggers a phrase immediately after typing the last letter of the autotext:  Avoid this setting if the defined autotext can be part of a word. E.g., if you would choose the autotext "hav", it would unwantedly trigger a text replacement whenever you enter the regular words "have", "behave", etc. | |
After entering the autotext, the phrase is offered in the smart bar on top of the PhraseExpress keyboard instead of being inserted automatically:  You can either tap the suggestion or dismiss it and just continue to type. | |
Phrase are suggested in the smart bar of the PhraseExpress keyboard if you enter the beginning of its description:  You do not need to define an Autotext. Smart Complete is case-sensitive. | |
Advanced Autotext settings that are supported by the iOS device but can only be edited on a PhraseExpress Windows client. |