iPhone Texting
Tame Autocorrect & Predictive Text: A Simple Guide

Texting Frustrations? Why iPhone Autocorrect and Predictive Text Can Annoy You

Texting is a convenient way to connect, but those pesky iPhone features like autocorrect and predictive text can sometimes get in the way. They can miscorrect words or suggest the wrong ones, leading to frustration.

Thankfully, you can easily customize your iPhone's texting settings to regain control. This guide will show you how to disable these features and tailor your messaging experience to your preferences.

Inline Predictions How to Turn Off Inline Predictive Text

Introduced in iOS 17, inline predictive text shows suggested words directly in the text field. While designed to speed up typing, it can be distracting or inaccurate.

Here's how to disable it:

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap General.

3. Tap Keyboard.

4. Toggle off 'Show Predictions Inline'.

Now, you won't see suggested words within the text field, keeping your focus on what you're typing.

All Predictive Text Disabling Suggestions

If you'd prefer to disable *all* predictive text suggestions (the words and emoji suggestions above the keyboard), follow these steps:

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap General.

3. Tap Keyboard.

4. Toggle off 'Predictive Text'.

Turning this off also disables inline predictive text, giving you a cleaner typing experience without interruptions.

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Take control of your iPhone's texting and make it work for you, not against you!

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Autocorrect How to Disable iPhone

Many find iPhone autocorrect helpful, but others find it more irritating than useful. If you find yourself constantly correcting autocorrect's 'corrections', here's how to turn it off:

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap General.

3. Tap Keyboard.

4. Toggle off 'Auto-Correction'.

Now, your iPhone won't change words as you type. Remember, you might see more spelling errors, but you'll have complete control over what you write.

If you change your mind, simply follow the steps again to re-enable autocorrect.