How to use shortcuts on Magic Keyboard with iPhone

You can open Search and use text replacements from anywhere without lifting your hands from the keys with Magic Keyboard and iPhone.

Last updated: October 17, 2026 9:01 pm

By Stacey Butler - Senior Staff Writer

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You can perform searches and use text replacements from anywhere on iPhone without taking your hands away from Magic Keyboard. You can open Search with a shortcut, and set up text replacements, so typing “omw” enters “On my way.” You can also change the actions that are performed by the Command key, and choose additional accessibility keyboard shortcuts.

Open Search: Press Command-Space.

Note: You can change the actions that are performed by the Command key (and other modifier keys like Caps Lock). Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboard, tap Modifier Keys, tap a key, then choose the action you want it to perform.
Use text replacements: You can set up text replacements that enter words or phrases after you type just a few characters. For example, type “omw” to enter “On my way!”
Choose additional accessibility keyboard shortcuts: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards > Full Keyboard Access, then turn on Full Keyboard Access.

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ByStacey Butler

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Stacey is a senior staff writer at GeeksChalk and has been writing about Apple for nearly a decade. She covers all things Apple for GeeksChalk, including iPhones, iPads and Mac. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, Stacey is often found hiking precarious landscapes or tinkering with a camera.