5 Ways to Turn Off Autocorrect in WhatsApp

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If autocorrect is mangling your WhatsApp messages, you can disable it
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Do you want to turn off automatic spell check in WhatsApp? While WhatsApp doesn't allow you to disable auto-correct specifically for its messaging, you can disable autocorrect in your system settings. However, this will disable the feature for any other typing or messaging apps, so you'll need to reactivate it to use it elsewhere. This wikiHow will show you how to turn off predictive text and autocorrect in the WhatsApp mobile app for iPhone and Android, and in WhatsApp Desktop for your Windows or Mac computer.

Things You Should Know

  • On iPhone, go to "Settings", then "General". Tap "Keyboard" and toggle off "Auto-Correction".
  • On Android, go to "Settings", then "System". Tap "Languages & Input", then "Virtual keyboard". Toggle off "Text correction".
  • On WhatsApp Desktop for Windows 11 and Windows 10, turn off Typing Insights to disable autocorrect.
Method 1
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Using iPhone or iPad

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  1. Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a set of gears on a grey background.
    • WhatsApp is available for iOS in the App Store , but you must configure your device settings to disable autocorrect.
  2. This can be found below Screen Time .
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  3. This can be found between Date & Time and Fonts .
  4. This will toggle it off. You can now send messages without your iPhone or iPad correcting typing errors.
    • You may also want to tap the green Auto-Capitalization switch to disable automatic capitalization or Check Spelling to remove red underlines.
    • To turn auto-correct back on, toggle the switch "On".
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Using Stock Android

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  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to pull down the notifications menu, then tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner of the menu.
    • On some Androids, you may have to swipe down with two fingers to get the notifications menu to appear.
    • WhatsApp is available for Android in the Google Play Store , but you must configure your device settings to disable autocorrect.
  2. This option is near the bottom of the page.
    • If you see a Languages & input or Language & keyboard option in the Settings page, tap it, then skip the next step.
  3. It's near the top of the System menu.
  4. This option is near the top of the page. Doing so opens a list of your installed keyboards.
  5. Tap the name of your default keyboard (e.g., Google ).
  6. It's near the top of the menu. [1]
  7. This will toggle it off. You can now use WhatsApp without autocorrect.
    • You may also want to disable the Show correction suggestions feature in this way.
    • Depending on your Android's screen size, you might have to scroll down to see the "Auto-correction" switch.
    • To turn auto-correct back on, toggle the switch "On".
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Using a Samsung Galaxy

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  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap the Settings icon
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    in the top-right corner of the menu that appears.
  2. It's near the bottom of the Settings menu.
  3. This option is at the top of the General Management page.
  4. You'll find it in the "KEYBOARDS" section of the page.
  5. Tap your Samsung Galaxy's current keyboard (e.g., Samsung Keyboard ).
  6. It's to the right of the "Predictive text" heading near the top of the screen. This will toggle it off. Your Samsung Galaxy will no longer correct typing errors made on WhatsApp and any other app you enter text.
    • You may also want to disable the Auto spell check and Auto capitalize this way.
    • To turn auto-correct back on, toggle the switch "On".
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Using Windows

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  1. To disable spell check in WhatsApp Desktop for Windows , you'll need to disable Typing Insights rather than spellcheck. Click the Start menu, then click Settings to get started.
  2. The steps to get there are a little different depending on your version of Windows:
    • Windows 10: Click Devices , then click Typing .
    • Windows 11: Click Time & language in the left panel, then click Typing .
  3. Typing Insights is a feature that uses AI to help you check your spelling, autocomplete words, and even make suggestions. You'll see your Typing Insights stats here.
  4. You'll see the switch at the top of the page. Once you've disabled Typing Insights, WhatsApp Desktop will no longer try to correct your spelling or make suggestions on Windows 10 or Windows 11.
    • You can turn the feature back on if you want to use autocorrect again in the future.
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Using Mac

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  1. Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. [2]
  2. This option is near the top of the drop-down menu.
  3. It's in the System Preferences window. Doing so opens a new window.
  4. This tab is at the top of the Keyboard window.
  5. You'll find it at the top of the Keyboard window. Doing so will prevent programs on your Mac, including WhatsApp, from automatically correcting your typing.
    • To turn auto-correct back on, toggle the switch "On".
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      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV-IeSFVfcQ
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/check-spelling-and-grammar-on-mac-mchlp2299/mac

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