[stugots]

inspired by the ".com" key on the iPhone, I was wondering if there is a way to create a keyboard shortcut that will type an item.

for example:

Alt + Option = ".com"

[zro]

I'm sure there's software that will do it, but I hope you don't mean into a browsers location bar.

Try this: Type "macnn" into the location bar and hit return.

[slpdLoad]

TextExpander: Customizable Typing Utility Saves Time!

Make whatever shortcuts you want. I never fully type out www. anymore either.

You might be able to find an old version of Textpander (which is what I do), which was what the program was called before they started charging for it.

[JKT]

TypeIt4Me is better than TextExpander, fwiw.