Creating a shortcut

Apple iPhone 7 on iOS 15.0.0

Set up shortcuts on your device to have commonly used actions right at your fingertips.

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From the Home screen, swipe to Shortcuts.
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Tap Shortcuts.
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Tap the Create Shortcut icon.
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Tap Add Action.
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Tap the Search for apps and actions field.
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Search for an action you'd like to automate.
Note: We will be creating an action for sending a text message. Steps may vary depending on what action you choose.
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Select the action you'd like to automate.
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Tap Message.
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Enter the text of the message.
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Tap Recipients.
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Enter the name of the contact you always want the message to be sent to.
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Select a contact.
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Tap Done.
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Tap the Shortcut Name field.
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Enter a name for your shortcut.
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Tap Done.
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You've completed the steps!
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