How to turn the predictive text feature on and off on a Galaxy phone

If you want to use the predictive text feature, you can quickly access the predictive text settings as long as the Samsung keyboard is open. Follow the steps below to enable or disable predictive text.

Step 1. Open the Samsung keyboard through a messaging app or a web browser that can display the keyboard.

Step 2. Tap the Settings icon and tap the smart typing option.

Step 3. Touch the switch to turn predictive text on or off.

The text shortcuts feature allows you to quickly type your commonly used words and phrases. Once added, your text shortcuts show up in the predictive text bar.

Step 1. Tap on the Settings icon.

Step 2. Find and select More typing options.

Step 3. Select Text shortcuts.

Step 4. Tap the + icon right corner of the screen. 

Step 6. Enter the Shortcut phrase and the Expanded phrase.

Step 5. Tap the Add button.

When you type your short phrase on the Samsung keyboard, the expanded phrase will appear in blue.

You can insert it by tapping on that phrase.

If you want to delete a word, type it on the Samsung keyboard so that it appears in the predictive text bar. Touch and hold the word that appears and then touch OK to confirm and delete it.