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create a custom keyboard shortcuts using
BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.3.1
Did you know that BlackBerry 10 OS
version 10.3.1 introduces the ability to
create custom keyboard shortcuts? This
extremely useful feature can help you
complete a variety of actions just by
briefly pressing and holding a single key.
For example, you can create a keyboard
shortcut that opens a BBM conversation
with a specific contact, maybe your
significant other, or create a shortcut that
opens a frequently used App.
Follow the steps below to review and
customize your keyboard shortcuts to
maximize your productivity whenever
you are using your device.
Create a new, or edit an existing
keyboard shortcut
By default your device includes a variety
of shortcuts that I’ve listed at the end of
this post but you can create your own
shortcuts, or customize existing shortcuts.
1. On the home screen, swipe down
from the top of the screen
2. Tap Settings followed by
Shortcuts and Speed Dial
3. Do one of the following
To create a new shortcut for a
unassigned key, tap the key.
To edit a existing shortcut, tap
the letter followed by tapping
Edit A Shortcut
4. Do one of the following
To open an application using
the keyboard shortcut, tapApp
Launch Shortcut
To compose a message using the
keyboard shortcut, tapQuick
Compose Shortcut
To add another type of action to the
keyboard shortcut, such as
composing a new note or task,
locking your device, or switch
notification modes, tapOther
Shortcut
Delete a keyboard shortcut
1. On the home screen, swipe down
from the top of the screen
2. Tap Settings followed by
Shortcuts and Speed Dial
3. Tap and hold an existing keyboard
shortcut
4. Tap Delete
Home › How-To | Tips & Tricks › How to
create a custom keyboard shortcuts using
BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.3.1
Did you know that BlackBerry 10 OS
version 10.3.1 introduces the ability to
create custom keyboard shortcuts? This
extremely useful feature can help you
complete a variety of actions just by
briefly pressing and holding a single key.
For example, you can create a keyboard
shortcut that opens a BBM conversation
with a specific contact, maybe your
significant other, or create a shortcut that
opens a frequently used App.
Follow the steps below to review and
customize your keyboard shortcuts to
maximize your productivity whenever
you are using your device.
Create a new, or edit an existing
keyboard shortcut
By default your device includes a variety
of shortcuts that I’ve listed at the end of
this post but you can create your own
shortcuts, or customize existing shortcuts.
1. On the home screen, swipe down
from the top of the screen
2. Tap Settings followed by
Shortcuts and Speed Dial
3. Do one of the following
To create a new shortcut for a
unassigned key, tap the key.
To edit a existing shortcut, tap
the letter followed by tapping
Edit A Shortcut
4. Do one of the following
To open an application using
the keyboard shortcut, tapApp
Launch Shortcut
To compose a message using the
keyboard shortcut, tapQuick
Compose Shortcut
To add another type of action to the
keyboard shortcut, such as
composing a new note or task,
locking your device, or switch
notification modes, tapOther
Shortcut
Delete a keyboard shortcut
1. On the home screen, swipe down
from the top of the screen
2. Tap Settings followed by
Shortcuts and Speed Dial
3. Tap and hold an existing keyboard
shortcut
4. Tap Delete
Home › How-To | Tips & Tricks › How to
create a custom keyboard shortcuts using
BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.3.1
Did you know that BlackBerry 10 OS
version 10.3.1 introduces the ability to
create custom keyboard shortcuts? This
extremely useful feature can help you
complete a variety of actions just by
briefly pressing and holding a single key.
For example, you can create a keyboard
shortcut that opens a BBM conversation
with a specific contact, maybe your
significant other, or create a shortcut that
opens a frequently used App.
Follow the steps below to review and
customize your keyboard shortcuts to
maximize your productivity whenever
you are using your device.
Create a new, or edit an existing
keyboard shortcut
By default your device includes a variety
of shortcuts that I’ve listed at the end of
this post but you can create your own
shortcuts, or customize existing shortcuts.
1. On the home screen, swipe down
from the top of the screen
2. Tap Settings followed by
Shortcuts and Speed Dial
3. Do one of the following
To create a new shortcut for a
unassigned key, tap the key.
To edit a existing shortcut, tap
the letter followed by tapping
Edit A Shortcut
4. Do one of the following
To open an application using
the keyboard shortcut, tapApp
Launch Shortcut
To compose a message using the
keyboard shortcut, tapQuick
Compose Shortcut
To add another type of action to the
keyboard shortcut, such as
composing a new note or task,
locking your device, or switch
notification modes, tapOther
Shortcut
Delete a keyboard shortcut
1. On the home screen, swipe down
from the top of the screen
2. Tap Settings followed by
Shortcuts and Speed Dial
3. Tap and hold an existing keyboard
shortcut
4. Tap Delete