Use Auto-Correction
Auto-Correction uses your keyboard dictionary to spellcheck words as you type, automatically correcting misspelled words for you. To use it, just type in a text field.
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To make sure that this setting is turned on, use these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap General > Keyboard.
- Turn on Auto-Correction. By default, Auto-Correction is on.
Use predictive text
With predictive text, you can write and complete entire sentences with just a few taps.
As you type, you can see choices for words and phrases you'd probably type next, based on your past conversations, writing style, and even websites you visit in Safari.
To turn predictive text off or on, touch and hold or . Tap Keyboard Settings, then turn on Predictive. Or go to Settings > General > Keyboard, and turn Predictive on or off.
Unfortunately, Apple doesn't allow you to individually remove a single word from the predictive text box. Instead, you have to either live with the suggestion popping up or hope for it to disappear.
See a full list of languages that support predictive text.
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Set up text replacement
- Just as your iPhone can, your Mac is able to automatically correct your spelling, capitalization, and more. In fact, the Mac comes with a number of tools to help make entering text much easier. Here's how to configure things the way you like them. How to enable/disable automatic text correction, capitalization, and period on double space.
- The feature’s predictive text functionality, allowing you to tap “space” to insert the currently suggested word, has proven to have a bigger learning curve for the average user than Apple.
- Let your device finish the sentence for you. If you find it cumbersome to type, Predictive Text can save you from going through the motions. Just start writing and it adjusts your suggestions based on who you’re talking to and what you’ve said before. Tap to choose the perfect next word.
With text replacement, you can use shortcuts to replace longer phrases. When you enter the shortcut in a text field, the phrase automatically replaces it. For example, you could type 'GM' and 'Good morning' would automatically replace it.
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To manage text replacement, tap Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
- To add a text replacement, tap , then enter your phrase and shortcut. When you're done, tap Save.
- To remove a text replacement, tap Edit, tap then tap Delete. To save your changes, tap Done.
Learn more
Learn about the keyboards on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. For example, you can switch between international keyboards, use third-party keyboards, and change the language.