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Google Pixel: Add Words to Dictionary

Google Pixel: Add Words to Dictionary

By Mitch Bartlett 5 Comments

The Google Pixel doesn’t know the correct spelling to every word you use. To prevent the aggravation of having your spelling corrected on certain words when you type punctuation or the Space bar, add the words to the dictionary using these steps.

Option 1 – On the Fly

You can add any word to the dictionary while you are typing by simply typing the word, then tapping it before typing punctuation or a Space.

Option 2 – Manually

  1. Open “Settings” > “Languages & input” > “Personal dictionary“.
  2. Tap the + at the upper-right corner.
  3. Type the word in the top field. You can optionally set a “Shortcut” if you like.
  4. Select the back arrow at the bottom of your screen when you’re done.

FAQ

What is a dictionary shortcut?

It is a shorthand version you set for the full word. For instance, you may have a word like “Whazzup!” added to your dictionary. You can set a shortcut of “zup” for that word. With that set, you can type “zup”, and Android will then convert it to the entire word “Whazzup!”.

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Filed Under: Android Tagged With: Google Pixel

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  1. Brian Cuttler says

    December 5, 2019 at 10:48 am

    thought that adding the correct spelling of my GF’s name would prioritize it over incorrect spelling, no such luck. Had expected personal dictionary to be checked before general dictionary.

    Still getting incorrect spelling.

    Also – Languages & Input doesn’t seem to be a button under settings, I think you have to dig to find it, I cheated and did a search.

  2. John says

    September 7, 2019 at 11:39 am

    Is there any way to down load a personal dictionary to the pixel 3? The spell checker on this phone is terrible

  3. Max says

    June 16, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    Shortcuts don’t work on the Pixel 3 either. :( I have some set that don’t do anything when I type them.

  4. Kimberly J Jackson says

    May 20, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    no. I want the word I type to come up like the old Android Galaxy phones. Then I would touch it and add to dictionary. My hashtags etc have to be manually added to each post. It makes life more difficult!

  5. Ibrahim Farrall says

    February 19, 2019 at 1:37 am

    On the fly doesnt work on the Pixel 3XL

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