Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies
Use customizable text shortcuts for frequently used text responses like canned replies. Save time and type smarter!
As of May 2026, Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies has 883 users and a 4.57/5 rating from 14 reviews in the Productivity category.
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14 reviews
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14
Version
1.0.3
Manifest V3
History
3 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 772 | 4.77 | 13 | 1.0.3 |
| May 1, 2026 | 785 | 4.77 | 13 | 1.0.3 |
| May 29, 2026 | 819 | 4.77 | 13 | 1.0.3 |
| Now | 883 | 4.57 | 14 | 1.0.3 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- storagecontextMenustabsclipboardWriteidentity
- Host access
- None declared
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About
Simplify typing with Text Shortcuts. Text Shortcuts is your go-to tool for creating and managing personalized keyboard shortcuts for frequently used text phrases. Whether it's responding to emails, engaging with customers, or just speeding up repetitive typing, this extension has you covered. Use Text Shortcuts to craft canned replies, auto-response messages, or even canned email templates for Gmail. ➤ Available features: Expand your productivity toolbox with canned responses for Gmail or other platforms. This extension allows users to pre-define and manage frequently used phrases, turning repetitive typing into a single keystroke. Text Shortcuts saves time and reduces effort, whether you're composing auto-responses in Gmail or crafting canned email messages. • Customizable shortcuts. Create shortcuts for any text phrase, and assign them a unique trigger (such as /welcome or /thanks). • Organized folders. Group shortcuts into folders like "Work emails" or "Support responses" for easy management. • Quick access. Configure a browser hotkey to instantly open and close the extension. • Edit and delete with ease. Modify or remove shortcuts as your needs change with a clean, user-friendly interface. • Error validation. Avoid duplicate or invalid shortcuts with built-in guidance. ➤ How it works: 1. Open the extension by clicking on the icon next to the address bar or using the configured browser hotkey. 2. Add a new shortcut by specifying a name, folder, and trigger. 3. Access your saved shortcuts directly from the menu when you right-click. 4. Type your trigger in any input field, and watch your saved text auto-complete instantly! 5. Organize shortcuts into folders for better workflow efficiency. ➤ Use cases: • Customer support. Respond to FAQs like "shipping updates" or "refunds" faster than ever with canned responses or pre-written replies. • Sales professionals. Quickly send templated responses like price negotiations or product inquiries using canned messages in Gmail. • Personal productivity. Automate typing of addresses, email signatures, or frequent reminders. Ideal for setting up canned messages Gmail users can utilize repeatedly. • Gmail users. Take advantage of auto-response capabilities and create canned response examples that boost efficiency. Stop wasting time on repetitive typing. Download Text Shortcuts today and type smarter, not harder!
Technical
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 743KiB
- Min Chrome
- 127
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- Yes
Metadata
- ID
- kmklaadeabgcdogoeekiojmpkihiehjk
- Developer ID
- u76020047a2a3bd42236a364b464e5cef
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Jan 21, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Mar 24, 2025
- Last Scraped
- May 29, 2026
- Website
- text.com
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