how do I create word/sentence keyboard shortcuts
Solution 1:
As Oliver implied, you can use AutoHotkey. Creating keyboard shortcuts and sending keystrokes are of the most basic functions of AHK. So, assigning Ctrl+P to photos is as simple as:
^p::
Send, photos
return
Which translates to:
If P is pressed while Ctrl is down, simulate the following keystrokes:
p,h,o,t,o, ands.
Note that you can send uppercase letters without explicitly sending a preceding Shift key:
Send, PHOTOS
is equivalent to
Send, {Shift Down}photos{Shift Up}