Windows 10 Spell Check
Control Autocorrect and Misspelled Word Highlighting

Introduction Enhance Your Typing Accuracy in Windows 10

Windows 10 offers built-in spell-checking to help you avoid errors while typing. This guide provides clear instructions on how to enable or disable autocorrect and highlighting of misspelled words.

Whether you prefer using the Settings app or the Registry Editor, this tutorial has you covered. Follow these steps to customize your spell-checking preferences and improve your writing accuracy.

Option One: Using the Settings App

The easiest way to manage spell-checking is through the Settings app. Follow these simple steps:

1. Open Settings and click on the 'Devices' icon.

2. Select 'Typing' from the left-hand menu.

3. Toggle 'Autocorrect misspelled words' to your preferred setting (on or off).

4. Toggle 'Highlight misspelled words' to your preferred setting (on or off).

This method provides a straightforward way to control spell-checking features.

Option Two: Using Registry Files for Autocorrect

For advanced users, you can modify the registry to control autocorrect. Download and merge the appropriate .reg file:

1. Download the 'Turn_On_Autocorrect_Misspelled_Words.reg' file to enable autocorrect or the 'Turn_Off_Autocorrect_Misspelled_Words.reg' file to disable it.

2. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

3. Double-click the .reg file and approve the merge when prompted.

4. Restart your computer (or explorer.exe) for the changes to take effect.

This method directly modifies the registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\TabletTip\1.7

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Enhance your writing accuracy with Windows 10's spell-checking features.

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Option Three: Using Registry Files for Highlighting

Similar to autocorrect, you can control the highlighting of misspelled words using registry files:

1. Download the 'Turn_On_Highlight_Misspelled_Words.reg' file to enable highlighting or the 'Turn_Off_Highlight_Misspelled_Words.reg' file to disable it.

2. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

3. Double-click the .reg file and approve the merge.

4. Restart your computer for changes to apply.

This method modifies the registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\TabletTip\1.7

Conclusion Take Control of Your Windows 10 Spell Check

By following these steps, you can easily configure spell-checking to meet your needs. Whether you prefer to use the Settings app or the Registry Editor, these methods provide flexibility and control.

Experiment with the different options to find what works best for you and enjoy a more accurate typing experience in Windows 10.