Auto-correct and Predictive text are handy features on the iPhone, but they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. Sometimes, the autocorrect can totally mess up a word you actually wanted to type — especially if it’s a proper noun or a slang term — and predictive text can get annoying when it keeps suggesting stuff you don’t care about. If you’re tired of these features messing with your flow, here’s how to turn them off. Keep in mind, though, that turning off predictive text means you won’t get those helpful word suggestions and sentence completions anymore, which might slow you down a bit. But hey, sometimes less interference is more.
How to Turn Off Auto Correction on iPhone
Getting rid of auto-correct is actually pretty straightforward. It’s just hidden away in the Settings, of course, because Apple likes to make things a bit harder than necessary. When you disable it, your keyboard stops automatically fixing your typos, and that’s kind of liberating — or frustrating, depending on how often you rely on it.
Here’s what to do:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap on General.
- Tap on Keyboard.
- Looks for the Auto-Correction toggle. Flip that switch off.
That’s it. The moment you do that, auto-correct is disabled. No more weird word changes; it’ll let you screw up but keep your mistakes as they are. On some setups, you might need to restart the keyboard or even reboot to see the change, but usually, it’s instant. Weirdly, sometimes, it’s a bit buggy and takes a restart for settings to really stick, which is kind of annoying.
How to Turn Off Predictive Text on iPhone
If you also want to stop your iPhone from suggesting the next word, that’s under the same menu but a different toggle. Predictive text is kind of handy if you want quick suggestions, but if it gets in the way or you just prefer to type without distractions, turning it off makes sense.
Here’s the quick rundown:
- Open Settings.
- Go to General.
- Select Keyboard.
- Scroll down a bit until you see Predictive.
- Flip off the switch for Predictive.
Once you do this, the little prediction bar above your keyboard disappears, and your iPhone stops trying to guess what you’re about to type. It’s kind of freeing, honestly. Just be aware that without predictive text, you might find yourself typing out full words more often, which can slow things down — but hey, at least it won’t second-guess your choices anymore.
Honestly, toggling these features on and off can seem a bit fiddly — because, naturally, Apple has to make everything slightly more complicated. But once you get the hang of it, it’s just a matter of a few taps. If you find yourself toggling these options a lot, consider adding the Keyboard settings shortcut to your control center for quicker access next time.
And if you’re wondering why you’d want to turn these off in the first place, it’s usually because auto-corrections or predictions make writing more frustrating than helpful, especially when dealing with technical terms, slang, or proper nouns that don’t get recognized. So, that’s the trade-off.