How to Setup Text Shortcuts in iOS 7 

I. Setup Text Shortcuts in iOS 7

1. Head to Settings > General > Keyboard.
2. Scroll to the bottom and tap Add New Shortcut.
3. Type in the phrase you want it to expand out to in the top text field.
4. Type in the shortcut you want to use (try to make sure it isn’t something you would normally type).
5. Tap Save.
6. Repeat steps 3 – 5 until you add all the shortcuts you want.

There you go. Now, you’ll not only save time, but you’ll seem more prim and proper while typing your messages.