How to Disable Autocorrect on an iPhone or iPod Touch
Open your device's Settings., Scroll down and tap on General., Scroll down and tap on Keyboard., Slide the “Auto-Correction” button to the “Off” position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your device's Settings.
It’s an app showing gray cogs that can be found on one of your home screens.
The app might be nestled in a folder called Utilities or Extras if it’s not listed on the home screen. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap on General.
It’ll be the 8th option listed under the search bar. , It’s the 11th option listed on the page. , Doing so will prevent your iPhone from correcting your typing automatically when it believes you've made a typo, and will no longer provide suggestions. -
Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Keyboard.
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Step 4: Slide the “Auto-Correction” button to the “Off” position.
Detailed Guide
It’s an app showing gray cogs that can be found on one of your home screens.
The app might be nestled in a folder called Utilities or Extras if it’s not listed on the home screen.
It’ll be the 8th option listed under the search bar. , It’s the 11th option listed on the page. , Doing so will prevent your iPhone from correcting your typing automatically when it believes you've made a typo, and will no longer provide suggestions.
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