The Google Keyboard For Android Supports Text Expansion, Here's How To Use It

the newly minted availability of the Google Keyboard on the Play Store, it's time to call out this great little feature.

Here's how to set up text expansions:

1. Go to Settings -> Language & input -> tap on the settings icon for Google Keyboard. Keep in mind, if your phone has an OEM skin, things might be named differently or a little out of place.
   --OR--
   With the Google Keyboard already open on your screen, long-press the microphone button for the settings icon, then tap on Google Keyboard Settings.
2. Tap on Personal dictionary
3. Tap the '+' icon in the top right
4. Enter a long phrase and your shortcut text. Try using "AndroidPolice.com" and "ap"
5. If you have multiple languages set up, you may want to change the language dropdown to target all languages.
6. Hit the back button