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Word substitution
Depending on the display language that you use, this feature might not be supported.
About word substitution
Word substitution is designed to replace specific text that you type with preloaded word substitution entries. If you type text
that can be replaced with a word substitution entry, the text changes after you press the Space key.
Your BlackBerry smartphone has built-in word substitution entries that correct common mistakes. For example, word
substitution changes hte to the. You can create word substitution entries for your common typing mistakes or for
abbreviations. For example, you might create a word substitution entry that replaces ttyl with talk to you later.
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Undo a word substitution change
If the word substitution feature changes a word that you don't want to change, you can undo the change.
Do one of the following:
• If you're typing using the slide-out keyboard, press the key twice.
• If you're typing using the touch screen keyboard, tap the key twice.
Turn off word substitution
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Typing.
3. For a keyboard, click Advanced Style Options.
4. Clear the Spelling checkbox.
5.
Press the key > Save.
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Create a word substitution entry
1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Language > Word Substitution.
3.
Press the key > New.
4. In the Replace field, type the text to replace.
5. In the With field, do one of the following:
• Type replacement text.
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