To define a shortcut select the 'Administration' option from the 'View' menu. This will open the Administration window.

On the Administration window you will see a range of areas that you can customize. Scroll to the right and you will see a button for Autofill Shortcuts. Select this option. The select the new + button to add a new short cut. Once you have typed in an abbreviation and the full ingredient details, select the √ save button to save the shortcut.

This will then add your shortcut to the Autofill Shortcuts list on the left hand side of the window.

You can also add ingredient shortcuts from the ingredient list when you are adding or modifying a recipe. To do this right + click or control + select the ingredient to open a context menu and select the 'Create Ingredient Shortcut...' option.

You will then be presented with the Create an Ingredient Shortcut window, where the ingredient field is already completed. You can then enter the abbreviation you wish to use for the ingredient, then select the √ save button to save the shortcut.

After adding the shortcuts you can then use these instead of typing the complete details when you are adding ingredient.