How to Turn Off or On Autocorrect on Android

Turning off or on autocorrect on an Android device might vary slightly depending on the version of Android you’re using and the specific device you have. However, I can provide you with general steps that should work on most Android devices:

Turning Off Autocorrect:

1. Open Settings: Open the Settings app on your Android device. You can usually find this app in your app drawer or by pulling down the notification shade and tapping the gear icon.
2. Navigate to Language & Input: In the Settings menu, scroll down or search for “Language & Input” or a similar option. This is where you’ll find settings related to keyboard and typing.
3. Choose Your Keyboard Settings: Depending on your device, you might see various keyboard options like “On-screen keyboard,” “Virtual keyboard,” or the name of the keyboard app you’re using (e.g., Gboard, Samsung Keyboard, SwiftKey, etc.). Tap on the appropriate option.
4. Select the Keyboard: If you have multiple keyboards installed, choose the one for which you want to turn off autocorrect.
5. Text Correction Settings: Look for an option related to text correction, autocorrect, or predictive text. This can vary based on the keyboard you’re using.
6. Turn Off Autocorrect: Toggle off the autocorrect or predictive text option. It might be labeled as “Auto-correction,” “Auto replace,” “Predictive text,” or something similar. Once you’ve turned it off, the keyboard should no longer automatically correct your typing.

Turning On Autocorrect:

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 above to navigate to the keyboard settings.
2. Find the text correction, autocorrect, or predictive text option, as mentioned earlier.
3. Turn on the autocorrect or predictive text option by toggling the switch.
4. Exit the settings, and your keyboard should now have autocorrect enabled.

Remember that the names of options and menu items might differ slightly based on the version of Android and the keyboard app you’re using. If you’re having trouble finding the autocorrect settings, you can also try searching within the Settings app for terms like “autocorrect,” “predictive text,” or “keyboard settings” to locate the relevant options.

Please note that the specific steps might vary based on the version of Android and the keyboard app you’re using. If you’re still having trouble, it might be helpful to consult your device’s user manual or the documentation for your specific keyboard app.