How to turn off autocorrect on your Mac computer in 4 steps

August 2024 ยท 1 minute read

For some Mac users, autocorrect is a blessing.

The feature can help correct grammar and spelling errors, comparing words as you type them to an extensive internal dictionary and then automatically replacing perceived errors with what it deems to be the proper spelling. This ensures that documents are free of typos.

For others, autocorrect can be the bane of their existence, unnecessarily changing the spelling of proper names, street addresses, or abbreviations to make the text read incorrectly.

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The default setting on a Mac is to have autocorrect enabled, but it's a simple process to disable.

1. Select "System Preferences" from the Applications toolbar. If you're having trouble finding it, press "Command" + the space bar on your keyboard to open up "Spotlight Search" and type "System Preferences" into the search bar.

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2. Click "Keyboard."

3. Click "Text" in the top bar.

4. Deselect "Correct spelling automatically." This will turn off autocorrect.

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