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How to Turn Off Autocorrect

Learn how to turn off autocorrect on iPhone, Android, and common apps, keep suggestions if desired, troubleshoot settings, and read FAQs.

TechnologyEdited by Pramod Tiwari
2 min read

Quick Answer

To turn off autocorrect, open keyboard or typing settings on your device, find Auto-Correction or Text correction, switch it off, and test typing in the app where corrections were happening.

What You Need

  • Phone, tablet, or computer
  • Keyboard settings access
  • App where autocorrect appears
  • Updated keyboard app if using third-party keyboard

Safety Precautions

  • Autocorrect settings vary by keyboard and app.
  • Turning it off may increase typos.
  • You can often keep suggestions while disabling automatic replacements.
  • Check work-managed devices before changing settings.
  • Review important messages before sending.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Identify keyboard

    Check whether you use the built-in keyboard or a third-party keyboard.

  2. Step 2

    Open settings

    Go to keyboard, language, or typing settings.

  3. Step 3

    Find correction option

    Look for Auto-Correction, Autocorrect, or Text correction.

  4. Step 4

    Turn it off

    Disable automatic correction.

  5. Step 5

    Adjust suggestions

    Leave predictive text on or off based on preference.

  6. Step 6

    Test typing

    Open the app where corrections bothered you.

  7. Step 7

    Change app settings

    Check individual app settings if autocorrect continues.

Practical Example

Example: On iPhone, you open Settings > General > Keyboard and turn off Auto-Correction while leaving Predictive text on.

Common Mistakes

  • Changing the wrong keyboard
  • Turning off suggestions unintentionally
  • Expecting every app to follow device settings
  • Forgetting third-party keyboard settings
  • Not proofreading after disabling
  • Confusing autocorrect with spell check

Troubleshooting

Corrections still happen

Check app-specific settings or third-party keyboard settings.

Suggestions disappeared

Turn predictive text or suggestions back on.

Typos increased

Use spell check without automatic replacement if available.

Setting is missing

Update keyboard app or search settings for text correction.

FAQs

Can I turn off autocorrect but keep suggestions?

Often yes, depending on device and keyboard.

Is spell check the same as autocorrect?

No, spell check flags errors while autocorrect changes text automatically.

Do apps have their own autocorrect?

Some writing apps include separate correction settings.

Can I turn autocorrect back on?

Yes, return to keyboard settings and enable it again.

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