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FelixGarcia Author

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overlay text shortcut

Is anyone seeing this shortcut?

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Oct 25, 2021 10:55 PM

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Lindsay_B.

Community Specialist

Oct 26, 2021 5:01 PM in response to FelixGarcia

Hi Felix,

Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities. We see your post about Shortcuts hasn't gotten a response just yet. Providing more information about your situations may help others get you to a solution. Try answering the following questions:

What exactly are you looking for? Or, what exactly do you see?
What exactly are you trying to do?
What is the current iOS version installed on your device? You can find this under Settings > General > About.

Best!

FelixGarcia Author

Level 4

2,924 points

Oct 26, 2021 5:13 PM in response to Lindsay_B.

I actually figured it out. I thought its was a pre-made Apple Shortcut, but its not. Its a rule to use when you make a Shortcut.

Lindsay_B.

Community Specialist

Oct 27, 2021 12:10 PM in response to FelixGarcia

Thanks for the update, Felix!

We're glad to hear everything worked out.

Have a wonderful day!

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