You can pick a custom keyboard shortcut, and you can decide to simply press that shortcut instead of pressing and holding it.

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When it works, a text shortcut tool can feel like magic. Create a few shortcuts for your most frequently typed phrases or sentences, and you can enter them instantly with just a few keystrokes. With a ...

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