How to create text replacement shortcuts in iPadOS 26

You can create text replacement shortcuts on your iPad. Here’s how with iPadOS 26:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPad.
2. Go to General, then tap Keyboard.
3. Tap on Text Replacement.
4. Tap the + (plus) icon in the top-right corner.
5. In the Phrase field, type the full word or phrase you want to use (e.g., “On my way to the store”).
6. In the Shortcut field, type the abbreviation you want to use to trigger the phrase (e.g., “omw”).
7. Tap Save to create the shortcut.