How to Enable or Disable Autocorrect in Windows 11

Windows 11 has a feature that automatically fixes spelling mistakes as you type. This feature is called “autocorrect.” Why is this useful? It helps you catch typos right away without having to fix them yourself.

For many people, autocorrect is helpful. It’s especially great if you sometimes misspell words or if you use different languages. But what happens if autocorrect fixes things incorrectly? Or what if you simply don’t need it? The good news is that you can easily turn it off.

Below, you’ll find simple steps to turn autocorrect on or off in Windows 11.

How to Turn Autocorrect On or Off in Windows 11

Follow these easy steps:

1. Open the Settings app: Click the Start menu (the Windows icon on the bottom left) and choose Settings. Or press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open it quickly.

2. Go to Time & language: In the Settings window, click on Time & language on the left side.

3. Open Typing settings: On the right side, click the Typing section to open typing settings.

4. Find Autocorrect option: Look for the option called Autocorrect misspelled words.
5. Turn it on or off: Click the switch to turn it On if you want autocorrect enabled. Click it Off if you want to disable autocorrect.

Turn Autocorrect On or Off Using the Windows Registry (Advanced Users)

If you like, you can also change autocorrect settings using the Windows Registry. But this is for advanced users only. Why? Because changing the wrong settings can cause problems. Be careful when using the Registry Editor. Here’s how:

1. [ADMIN PRIVILEGES REQUIRED] Open the Registry Editor: Type regedit in the Start menu search and press Enter.
2. Go to the correct folder: Navigate to this folder path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\TabletTip\1.7
3. Create the 1.7 folder if needed: If you don’t see the 1.7 folder, right-click on TabletTip. Choose New > Key, and name it 1.7.
4. Create a new value: With 1.7 selected, right-click on the right side. Choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it EnableAutocorrection.
5. Set the value: Double-click on EnableAutocorrection and set the value to:
   • 1 to turn autocorrect On
   • 0 to turn autocorrect Off
6. Finish up: Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer for changes to take effect.

Summary

Autocorrect helps fix spelling mistakes automatically while you type in Windows 11. Turn it on if you want help with spelling or if you use multiple languages. Turn it off if it corrects words wrongly or bothers you. You can change this setting easily in the Windows Settings app. Or if you prefer, you can use the Registry Editor (for advanced users). If you want to learn more about Windows 11 settings, check out this guide to resetting the Settings app.