How to Turn Spell Check and Auto-correction On or off in Messenger on Windows 11

Turn input spell-checking and auto-correction on or off in Messenger

This article provides a guide on how to toggle “Text input spell-checking and auto-correction” within the Messenger desktop app on Windows 11. These features, when enabled, enable automatic correction of spelling mistakes or typos, improving the clarity of your messages. The process involves launching the app, accessing preferences, selecting the language tab, and toggling the switch for the desired setting.

This article explains how to turn “Text input spell-checking and auto-correction” on or off in the Messenger Desktop app on Windows 11.

The Messenger Desktop app is a standalone messaging app developed by Facebook that allows users to send and receive messages, make audio and video calls, and share files and media with other users without going through a web browser.

When you use the Messenger app on Windows, you can turn auto-start on or offchange your online status, turn message preview on or off, mute or unmute all notifications, change skintone for emojis and hand gestures, and more.

When you use the Messenger Desktop app on Windows, you can also turn Text input spell-checking and suto-correction on or off to correct spelling mistakes and typos automatically.

Turning spell-checking and auto-correction on or off in the Messenger app can help improve the accuracy and clarity of your messages. When these features are turned on, the app will automatically correct any spelling mistakes or typos you make while typing, making your messages easier to read and understand.

However, some users may prefer to have more control over their messaging and may choose to turn these features off.

Turn Spell-checking and Auto-correction on or off in Messenger

As mentioned above, users can turn on “Text input spell-checking and auto-correction” on or off in the Messenger app on Windows.

Turn it on if you need help with spelling and want to avoid typos. If not, turn it off.

Here’s how to do it.

First, launch the app by clicking the Start menu and selecting it on the All Apps list.

Open Facebook Messenger Desktop app on Start menu

You can also launch the app from the Taskbar or Taskbar overflow.

Open Facebook Messenger desktop app on taskbar overflow

When the app opens, click your profile image and select Preferences at the bottom left of your screen.

Facebook Messenger app Preferences button

Next, select the Language tab on the left. Under “Text input spell-checking and auto-correction,” toggle the switch button to the On position to enable it.

To disable it, toggle the button back to the Off position.

Messenger app turn spell-checking and auto-correction on or off

That should do it!

Conclusion:

This post showed you how to turn “Text input spell-checking and auto-correction” on or off in the Message app. Please use the comments form below if you find any errors or have something to add.

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