Autocorrect has been around on Apple devices for a long time. It's a great feature that saves you from typing misspelled words in messages, notes, documents, and more. You also have popular third-party platforms like Grammarly for Mac iPhone and iPad users can correct typing errors. But now Apple has taken the lead in introducing built-in predictive text to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Here's how to enable or disable built-in predictive text on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
This post will share steps to enable or disable inline predictive text to suggest words and phrases based on your writing patterns. We're using public betas of macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17 on your Apple devices to demonstrate the steps. However, this feature will be available once the stable update is complete.
How to use built-in predictive text on iPhone and iPad.
While you can set Text abbreviations for phrases Frequently used on your iPhone, built-in predictive text provides contextual clues as you type. For example, it will prompt you for words to help you complete a sentence in iMessage.
The built-in predictive text feature will suggest what you're likely to type next in gray text.
If you're satisfied with the suggestion, tap the space bar on your keyboard to use it. This also applies if you're using an iPad. This feature uses machine learning algorithms to suggest words or phrases you intend to type. Over time, you'll receive suggestions based on your typing habits.
How to disable inline predictive text on iPhone and iPad
While this feature can help speed up your typing, it can be annoying for some users. You can disable the built-in predictive text feature on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how.
Step 1: Open an app Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap general.
Step 3: Select an option keyboard Tap the toggle button next to Prediction to disable the feature.
You can always follow the same steps to enable the feature again on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Use Built-in Predictive Text on a Mac
Not only for sending messages, but you can also use the built-in predictive text on your Mac while taking notes and creating documents in the Pages app. Just like on your iPhone or iPad, you'll need to press the spacebar on your Mac keyboard to use the suggested phrase or word to complete the sentence.
Recommendations will improve over time. Also, Apple won't have access to anything you type. Inline predictive text output will only be generated on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
How to disable built-in predictive text on Mac
If you're not satisfied with text suggestions, you can always disable the built-in predictive text feature on your Mac. Here's how to do it.
Step 1: Press the keyboard shortcut Command + Spacebar to open Spotlight Search, And type System Settings, Then press Return.
Step 2: Scroll down the left menu and click on keyboard.
Step 3: Scroll down on the right side and click the button "Release" next to “Input sources”.
Step 5: tap on Done At the bottom and close the window.
In addition to the built-in predictive text, check out our post to learn about: The best keyboard settings you should try on your Mac.
Use predictive text
You can enable or disable built-in predictive text on your Apple device. As of this writing, this feature is still in development and will continue to improve over time. This feature demonstrates how Apple is moving toward deploying AI features to enhance the user experience. Google is also catching up with new AI tools like "Help me type." If you're a power user of Gmail or Google Docs, you can Enable the “Help me write” feature To remove creative blocks or write better emails for clearer communication. Once enabled, you can also use it in Gmail and Google Docs on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
