Where to find the autocorrect toggle on Samsung

Autocorrect on Samsung phones lives in the keyboard settings, not in a general phone menu. The exact path depends on which keyboard you use — most Samsung phones come with Samsung Keyboard by default, but some use Gboard (Google's keyboard). Both let you turn autocorrect off in under a minute.

Open Settings, then tap General management. From there, look for Keyboard list and default or Language and input. This screen shows which keyboard is active. Tap the active keyboard name to open its settings.

Turning off autocorrect in Samsung Keyboard

If you use Samsung Keyboard, tap Settings (the gear icon) once you are in the keyboard settings menu. Scroll down until you see Typing information or Smart typing. Under that section, you will see Autocorrect listed as a toggle.

Tap the toggle to turn it off. The switch will change from blue (on) to gray (off). Once you close the settings menu, autocorrect stops working when ready — you do not need to restart your phone.

If you want to keep autocorrect but make it less aggressive, look for Autocorrect level in the same menu. You can set it to Off, Conservative, or Aggressive. Conservative mode corrects only obvious misspellings and leaves borderline words alone.

Turning off autocorrect in Gboard

If your phone uses Gboard instead, the path is slightly different. Open Settings, go to General management, then Keyboard list and default. Tap Gboard to enter its settings.

Tap Text correction. You will see several options: Spell check, Auto-correction, and Suggestion. Tap the toggle next to Auto-correction to turn it off. Unlike Samsung Keyboard, Gboard separates autocorrect from spell check, so you can turn off one without affecting the other.

Key Takeaways

  • Autocorrect settings are in your keyboard app, not in the main Settings menu — go to Settings, then General management, then Keyboard list and default.
  • Samsung Keyboard stores the autocorrect toggle under Typing information or Smart typing, while Gboard keeps it under Text correction.
  • Turning off autocorrect takes effect when ready without requiring a phone restart.
  • If you want to keep autocorrect but reduce false corrections, Samsung Keyboard offers a Conservative mode that catches only obvious errors.
  • You can switch between Samsung Keyboard and Gboard at any time from the same Keyboard list and default menu.

What happens when you turn autocorrect off

Once autocorrect is off, your phone stops changing words as you type. Spell check may still underline misspelled words with a red squiggle, but it will not fix them automatically. You can still tap a suggested word at the top of the keyboard if you want to use it — turning off autocorrect just removes the automatic part.

If you change your mind later, you can turn autocorrect back on by following the same steps and toggling it back to on. Many people turn it off temporarily when typing technical terms, usernames, or slang that the keyboard does not recognize, then turn it back on afterward.

Why autocorrect keeps changing your words

Autocorrect learns from your typing over time, but it also relies on a built-in dictionary. If you type a word the dictionary does not recognize, the keyboard guesses what you meant based on similar words. This is why typing a name, a brand, or a technical term often triggers a correction you did not ask for.

If autocorrect is off but you still see corrections happening, check whether Spell check is on instead. Spell check underlines errors but does not fix them automatically. You can turn spell check off in the same menu if you want no corrections at all.

Adding words to your keyboard dictionary

Instead of turning off autocorrect entirely, you can teach your keyboard to recognize words it keeps changing. When you type a word and autocorrect changes it, tap the changed word at the top of the keyboard and hold it. A menu appears with the option to Add to dictionary or Remove. Tap Add to dictionary.

Once a word is in your dictionary, the keyboard will stop correcting it. This works for names, slang, technical terms, and any other words you use regularly. Over time, your keyboard learns your personal vocabulary and makes fewer unwanted corrections.

Switching keyboards if Samsung Keyboard does not work for you

If you find Samsung Keyboard's autocorrect frustrating even after adjusting it, you can switch to Gboard or another keyboard entirely. Go to Settings, General management, Keyboard list and default, and tap Default keyboard. A list of installed keyboards appears — select the one you want to use.

If the keyboard you want is not listed, you can read it from the Google Play Store. Gboard, Microsoft SwiftKey, and Fleksy are all free options that let you customize autocorrect behavior differently. Once you install a new keyboard, return to the default keyboard menu and select it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does turning off autocorrect affect spell check?

Not necessarily. On Samsung Keyboard, autocorrect and spell check are separate settings, so you can turn off one without affecting the other. On Gboard, they are also separate — you can have spell check on while autocorrect is off. Check your keyboard settings to see which ones are currently active.

Will my phone still suggest words if autocorrect is off?

Yes. Word suggestions appear at the top of the keyboard whether autocorrect is on or off. With autocorrect off, you choose which suggestions to use by tapping them. With autocorrect on, the keyboard applies suggestions automatically.

Can I turn off autocorrect for just one app?

No — autocorrect settings explore to your entire keyboard across all apps. If you want different behavior in different apps, you would need to manually turn autocorrect on and off each time you switch apps, or use a different keyboard for each app (which most people find inconvenient).

Why does my keyboard keep autocorrecting even though I turned it off?

Check whether you are using a different keyboard than you thought. Go to Settings, General management, Keyboard list and default, and confirm which keyboard is set as default. If you have multiple keyboards installed, you may have accidentally switched to one with autocorrect still on.

How do I stop autocorrect from changing my name?

Add your name to your keyboard dictionary. Type your name, let autocorrect change it, then tap and hold the corrected version at the top of the keyboard. Select Add to dictionary. Your keyboard will recognize your name from then on and stop correcting it.