Enable or Disable Text Prediction in Microsoft Edge

This article explains how to turn text prediction on or off in the Microsoft Edge browser.

Microsoft Edge is the default browser in Windows. However, users can  switch to their preferred or favorite browser anytime. Edge is based on Chromium, just like Google Chrome.

Why use text prediction? It uses AI to guess what you are typing. This helps you finish sentences faster and stay focused.

What happens when done? You will see light gray text appear as you type. If you like the suggestion, press the Tab or Right Arrow key to add it to your text box.

Turn on or off Text Prediction in Edge

Text prediction is a standard feature in Microsoft Edge. You can turn it on or off whenever you like.

Note: Text prediction is part of the broader Microsoft Editor suite. You may manage these settings under the “Writing assistance” section.

Here is how to do it:

1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top right corner.
3. Select Settings.

1. Select Languages on the left side of the screen.
2. Click on Writing assistance.

1. Find the “Use text prediction” option. Toggle the switch to On or Off.

You can close the settings page when you are finished.

Enable / Disable text prediction in Edge (Registry Editor)

You can also use the Windows Registry Editor to manage this setting. This method is intended for enterprise policy enforcement. For managed environments, we recommend using the official Edge Policy templates instead.

First, open the Windows Registry and go to this path:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

Remember to back up your registry before making changes, or create a System Restore point as a precaution.

1. Right-click in the folder, select New, then select DWORD (32-bit) Value.
2. Name it TextPredictionEnabled.
3. Double-click the name and set the value to 1 to enable it.
4. Set the value to 0 to disable it.

Delete the “TextPredictionEnabled” entry to go back to the default browser behavior. You may need to restart your computer to apply these changes.

That is all there is to it!

Reference:

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Conclusion

Changing your text prediction settings in Edge is quick and easy. Remember these main points:

• Writing Flow: Text prediction helps you finish sentences quickly.
• Settings Menu: You can toggle this feature under Settings > Languages > Writing assistance.
• Registry Editor: This is for enterprise policy enforcement. Always back up your registry before making changes.
• Restart: You may need to reboot your computer for changes to take effect.