Where to find autocorrect settings on Android

Autocorrect lives in your keyboard settings, not in a central Android menu. The exact path depends on which keyboard you use — most Android phones come with Google Keyboard (also called Gboard), but some have Samsung Keyboard, Microsoft SwiftKey, or another third-party option. You can tell which one you're using by opening any text field and looking at the keyboard that appears.

To find your keyboard settings, open Settings, then look for Languages and input, Keyboard, or Text input — the name varies by phone maker. Tap the keyboard you actually use, and you'll see autocorrect listed as one of the options. From there you can turn it off entirely or adjust how aggressive it is.

Key Takeaways

  • Autocorrect settings are in your keyboard app's preferences, not in the main Android settings menu.
  • You can turn autocorrect completely off, or keep it but disable just the automatic replacement so you see suggestions instead.
  • Different keyboards have different names for the same feature — Gboard calls it "Autocorrect", Samsung Keyboard calls it "Auto replace".
  • Turning off autocorrect for one keyboard does not affect others, so if you switch keyboards you may need to change the setting again.

Turning off autocorrect in Gboard

Gboard is the default keyboard on most Android phones. Open Settings, then tap Languages and input or Keyboard (the exact wording depends on your phone maker). Find Gboard or Google Keyboard in the list and tap it.

Inside Gboard settings, look for Text correction. You'll see several options: Autocorrect, Block offensive words, and Show suggestion strip. Tap the toggle next to Autocorrect to turn it off. If you want to keep suggestions but stop automatic replacement, turn off Autocorrect but leave Show suggestion strip on — that way you'll see corrections offered above the keyboard and can tap them if you want.

Turning off autocorrect in Samsung Keyboard

Samsung phones use Samsung Keyboard by default. Open Settings, go to Languages and input, then tap Samsung Keyboard. Look for Smart typing or Text correction.

Inside that menu, you'll find Auto replace — this is Samsung's name for autocorrect. Turn off the toggle next to it. You may also see Predictive text, which shows word suggestions as you type; you can leave that on or off depending on whether you find it helpful. Unlike autocorrect, predictive text doesn't change what you've typed — it just offers options.

Turning off autocorrect in other keyboards

If you use SwiftKey, Microsoft Keyboard, or another third-party keyboard, the process is similar but the menu names differ. Open Settings, find Languages and input, then tap your keyboard's name. Look for a menu called Text correction, Smart typing, Autocorrect, or Typing.

Once you're in that menu, search for any toggle with "auto" in the name — Autocorrect, Auto-replace, Auto-capitalization, or Auto-spacing. Autocorrect is the one that changes your words; the others handle capitals and spaces. Turn off whichever ones bother you. If you can't find the setting, check the keyboard app itself — some keyboards have their own app separate from the system settings.

The difference between autocorrect and other text features

Autocorrect automatically replaces words you type with what the keyboard thinks you meant. Predictive text shows suggestions above the keyboard but doesn't change anything unless you tap a suggestion. Auto-capitalization adds a capital letter at the start of sentences. Auto-spacing adds a space after punctuation. You can turn these on and off independently.

Many people turn off autocorrect but keep predictive text, because suggestions are helpful without being intrusive. Others turn everything off. The settings let you pick exactly what you want, so experiment until typing feels right.

What to do if autocorrect is still on after you turned it off

If you turned off autocorrect but it's still happening, you may have changed the setting in the wrong keyboard. Check which keyboard is currently active by opening a text field and looking at the keyboard that appears, then make sure you changed the setting in that specific keyboard's menu, not a different one.

Another possibility: you may have turned off autocorrect but left predictive text on. Predictive text shows suggestions, which can feel like autocorrect if you're tapping them by accident. Try turning off the suggestion strip as well to see if that's what's bothering you. If autocorrect is truly off and you're still seeing unwanted changes, restart your phone — sometimes the setting doesn't take effect until you do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I turn off autocorrect for just one app?

No, autocorrect is a keyboard-wide setting. It applies to every app you type in. However, some apps like Gmail let you disable spell-check within that app's own settings, which is separate from your keyboard's autocorrect.

Will turning off autocorrect affect my spell-check?

Autocorrect and spell-check are different. Autocorrect changes your words automatically. Spell-check underlines misspelled words but doesn't change them unless you tap the suggestion. Turning off autocorrect does not turn off spell-check.

How do I turn autocorrect back on?

Go back to your keyboard settings and toggle autocorrect on. The path is the same as turning it off: Settings > Languages and input > your keyboard name > Text correction > Autocorrect.

Does autocorrect work differently on different Android phones?

The feature works the same way, but the menu names and locations vary slightly depending on your phone maker. Samsung, Google, and other manufacturers label things differently, but the setting you're looking for is always in your keyboard's text correction menu.