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Mac: Turn off autocorrect - here's how

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How to turn off Autocorrect on Mac
1st step:
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3rd step:
quick start Guide

Autocorrect doesn't always do what it's supposed to. How to turn it off on your Mac is explained in our instructions..

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Autocorrection is not only useful on the smartphone: The practical function can also prevent typing errors on the Mac. But the autocorrection does not always work as it should and in the end it does more work or causes unwanted laughter. In the following, we will explain to you how to deactivate autocorrect on your Mac.

How to turn off Autocorrect on Mac

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the quick start guide .

1st step:

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First, open System Preferences by clicking the apple icon in the top left and selecting the appropriate option from the drop-down menu.

2nd step:

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Now select " Keyboard " in the system settings .

3rd step:

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Then switch to the " Text " tab at the top and remove the check mark in front of " Automatic correction ". This will turn off autocorrect on your Mac.

quick start Guide

  1. Open the system settings via the apple icon in the top left.
  2. Then click on " Keyboard ".
  3. In the keyboard settings go to the " Text " tab and remove the checkmark next to " Automatic correction ".

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