---
title: "Voice for iOS: Use Shortcuts and Shortcut Folders"
slug: "voice-for-ios-use-shortcuts"
tags: ["user shortcuts", "organization shortcuts"]
updated: 2026-11-09T17:48:40Z
published: 2026-11-09T17:48:40Z
canonical: "support.nvoq.com/voice-for-ios-use-shortcuts"
---

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# Voice for iOS: Use Shortcuts and Shortcut Folders

Voice Shortcuts make it easy to paste text that you use repeatedly.

****You must be signed in to use this feature. Tap *Sign in to Voice* to sign in.** ![keyboard-sign-in-graphic-transparent-2070.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/keyboard-sign-in-graphic-transparent-2070.png)**

**User shortcuts must be enabled for your account in nVoq Administrator to see the My Shortcuts list.** If you do not see My Shortcuts, contact your administrator.

## 

## **Use Shortcuts**

1. Make sure you are in the nVoq Voice dictation field.
2. Tap the **shortcut button** to open the shortcut menu.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Shortcuts%20Button.png)

1. Tap the **arrow** next to a shortcut list to view the shortcuts inside.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Drop%20down%20arrows%20for%20Shortcuts.png)

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Folders%20and%20Shortcuts%20after%20selecting%20the%20drop%20downs.png)

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Specific%20Shortcuts%20Folder%20Contents.png)

1. Tap a **shortcut name**.
  - The contents of the shortcut open in a small preview window below the shortcut name.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Contents%20of%20a%20Shortcut.png)

1. Tap the **preview window** to insert the shortcut text.
2. Shortcut text is pasted where you placed your cursor in the Voice for iOS text field.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/03b5534a-5f9a-42ce-852d-08bf09105da4/Images/Documentation/Shortcut%20Contents%20Pasted%20in%20Text%20Field.png)

## 

## **Use Shortcut Folders**

Folders organize shortcuts so you can easily find the ones you need. Most of the time folders are created for your Organization shortcuts by your company.

1. Open the shortcut menu (see Steps 1 and 2 above).
2. Tap the **arrow** next to **MY SHORTCUTS** or **ORGANIZATION** to view the list.
3. Tap the **arrow** next to a **folder** to view the shortcuts inside.

1. Tap a **shortcut name** inside the folder to open the preview window, then tap the **preview window** to insert the text.
2. The **shortcut text is pasted** where you placed your cursor.

**Create Shortcut Folders**

If you're interested in using folders you can ask your administrator to create them for you.

Shortcut folders are created in nVoq Administrator. Follow the instructions at [Admin: Shortcut Folders](https://support.nvoq.com/docs/administrator-help-shortcut-folders).

**Related articles**

- [Admin: Shortcuts Guide](https://support.nvoq.com/docs/shortcut-guide)
- [Admin: Shortcut Folders](https://support.nvoq.com/docs/administrator-help-shortcut-folders)