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This wikiHow teaches you how to turn off autocorrect on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Autocorrect is a standard typing feature that's built into most operating systems and platforms; disabling it will prevent your computer or mobile item from automatically changing misspelled words to their nearest correct spelling.

Method 1
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On iPhone or iPad

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  2. It's near the middle of the General page.
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Method 2
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On Android

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  1. You'll find this at the bottom of the Settings menu.
    • On a Samsung Galaxy, you'll instead scroll down to tap General management .
  2. It's near the top of the page.
  3. This option is in the middle of the page.
    • You'll tap On-screen keyboard if you have a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet.
  4. Tap the keyboard which came installed on your Android.
    • For example, a Samsung Galaxy user will tap Samsung Keyboard here.
    • If you use Gboard, you can tap Gboard here instead.
  5. It's in the middle of the screen.
    • On a Samsung Galaxy, tap Smart typing here instead (unless you selected Gboard, in which case you'll tap Text correction ).
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Method 3
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On Windows

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  1. It's in the middle of the Settings window.
  2. This option is on the left side of the Devices window.
  3. You'll usually see it at the top of the window.
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On Mac

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  1. It's in the drop-down menu. Clicking it opens the System Preferences window.
  2. You'll find this in the System Preferences window. The Keyboard window will pop up.
  3. It's at the top of the Keyboard window.
  4. This is in the top-right corner of the window. Doing so turns off autocorrect for your Mac.
    • You might also want to uncheck the "Capitalize words automatically" box here.
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    Follow the steps for Android in Method Two.
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      Tips

      • One positive aspect of leaving autocorrect enabled is that your computer or phone will eventually learn to leave alone certain often-used misspelled words (e.g., slang).
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      Warnings

      • Some programs, such as Microsoft Word, may offer autocorrect options or suggestions regardless of your computer's autocorrect settings.


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