Ipad3 add new shortcut fails

[zalopho]

iPad 3

I can't get add new shortcut to remember what I add and then implement it.

I want it to know the word Gracchi. #

I do general settings keyboard add new shortcut
I type in Gracchi
I hit save

I leave settings and then get back in to it

In shortcuts, Gracchi is there.

I go to Notes and create a new note.
In the note I type Gracchi and hit return. #The word is red-underlined. #no suggestions are provided.

I delete that note and create a,new note.
I type in Grabcchi and hit return.
The word is underlined but no suggestions are provided.

I am stumped. #What am I doing wrong? Thanks

[zalopho]

Please ignore the # signs. Don't know how they got inserted.