Creating custom text shortcuts, Turn on word predictions, Add a new text shortcut – Blackberry Passport User Manual

Page 165: Clear the learned words list, Change or delete a text shortcut

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Creating custom text shortcuts

he word substitution feature lets you create your own text shortcuts. When you set up shortcuts, your BlackBerry device

replaces the shortcut with a full word or phrase
Tip: Word substitution is sometimes known as autotext.

Turn on word predictions

1.

On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.

2.

Tap

Settings > Language and Input > Prediction and Correction.

3.

Set the Show Predictions switch to On.

Add a new text shortcut

1.

On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.

2.

Tap

Settings > Language and Input > Prediction and Correction > Word Substitution.

3.

Tap

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Clear the learned words list

The BlackBerry Keyboard learns words and phrasing based on your usage to predict the next word you write. You can clear
the word list used for word suggestions with the following steps:

1.

On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.

2.

Tap

Settings > Language and Input > Prediction and Correction.

3.

Tap Clear Learned Words.

Note: As you continue to type, the learned word list is regenerated unless you set the Learn New Words switch to Off on
the Prediction and Correction screen.

Change or delete a text shortcut

1.

On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.

2.

Tap

Settings > Language and Input > Prediction and Correction > Word Substitution.

3.

In the Substitution List section, tap a word substitution entry.

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