Auto-Correct Custom Dictionary

[rherron]

I just switched from a BlackBerry Bold (OS 6) to a Droid Pro, and am loving the Droid. But unless I am missing something I have to say that the dictionary functionality of the BB was way better. I am trying to set up a few auto-correct words and phrases that come along often when texting. I had my BB set up so that I typed "c" and it changed it to "see" and things like that. "See you in a minute" was typed as "C u n a min" and the BB changed each word. I had also set it up so that when I typed "qq" it auto-corrected to "I'm driving. Can't really text. Call me if you want to."

I'm not seeing that there is a way to set this up in the Droid. Is a new user missing something?

Thanks.

 

[JSM9872]

I dont remember it being an option on the stock keyboard. You could try some keyboards from the market. There was one that I used before that I was able to do this. Sorry I dont remember which one but if you type in keyboard most of them have demo or paid versions you could try out.

 

[rherron]

Appreciate the tip, but the biggest reason I got the Pro instead of one of the other Droids is that I wanted a physical keyboard. I'm a big guy (6' 6") and have big fingers. The "heat signature" (that's what I call it -- probably not the right technical term) of my finger tip is larger than average, and I don't particularly like typing on the onscreen keyboards. Ideally, for me, the auto-correct functionality would be integrated into the physical keyboard on the Pro which is clearly on there because there are people like me who prefer that method of input.

 

[JSM9872]

Sorry, my original description was completely lacking. I was thinking you could enable the type of shortcuts you were looking for and they work in any textfield. Thinking about it though I was being silly and I am sure you need to be using the keyboard and not the physical one. The only other thing I can think is try downloading another mms app. Handcent and Go SMS Pro both have a ton of customization.

For example handcent has a quick text setting which enables you to set custom phrases and all you need to do is long-press in the text field of your message and it gives you the option to select one of your custom phrases. Handcent does have a lot of settings and may take some time getting used to them and how it works though. I realize this is a bit different then what you mentioned but it is something to try. Go SMS I am not sure if it has this function.

Sorry my first answer was a dud lol.