Create Shortcuts to Frequently Accessed Files Creating a shortcut in the Google Drive Android app is simple and takes just a few clicks.

Android gives you the ability to create desktop (home screen) shortcuts to your favorite files or folders. How to create an Android desktop shortcut to a folder?

3. Make a choice In many cases, you will be taken straight to the next step but you may be presented with a choice: to install the website to your home screen or create a shortcut.

Text is now even easier with this shortcut feature on iOS devices, Samsung and Android phones. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to customize them.

Image: Ben Patterson In Android, you create shortcuts in the keyboard’s personal dictionary. You can get even more creative with keyboard shortcuts if you wish.