Disable Autocorrect on an iPhone or iPod Touch

This article teaches you how to disable autocorrect on iOS to prevent suggestions while typing when your device thinks you've made a typo.

10 Second Summary

1. Open your Settings.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap Keyboard.
4. Slide the Auto-Correction button to Off.

Steps

  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.
  2. Scroll down and tap on General. It’ll be the 8th option listed under the search bar.
  3. Scroll down and tap on Keyboard. It’s the 11th option listed on the page.
  4. Slide the “Auto-Correction” button to the “Off” position. 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.

Tips

  • Disabling Auto-Correct is useful if you use a lot of slang or words that aren’t commonly used by others when messaging.