This guide explains how to fix and prevent Galaxy Note 8 autocorrect problems. Often times, autocorrect writes messages that people don’t understand. This is especially true for those who type very quickly. This will correct the wrong word, not to mention you could accidentally hit the wrong letters on the large 6.3-inch screen.
These autocorrect issues can easily be avoided by changing your keyboard settings or installing a better Galaxy Note 8 keyboard. A good keyboard uses the right word when it also corrects your mistakes.
Whether you’re coming from another Android device, a Samsung Galaxy or an iPhone, this will help you type faster and better on the Note 8.
How to Fix Galaxy Note 8 Auto-Correct Issues
If you want to continue using Samsung’s built-in keyboard, first make sure you have configured the settings correctly. This is an important step for the best experience.
Open a text message or email to have your keyboard pop up on the screen. When you see the keyboard, then . Next, Locate and open the Automatic Spelling switch.
Out of the box, “predictive text” or autocorrect is already enabled along with a few other helpful settings shown below. You’ll type better and faster with both predictive text and spell checking turned on. Auto-corrected words will be added on their own or open above the keyboard for easy access so you can select the word you need. When you tap on any misspelled word that the spell checker catches, you’ll see a similar popup to correct the spelling.
In the same settings menu, the first keyboard option in settings is “Predictive text” as shown above. This automatically replaces words as you type and is a major cause of Galaxy Note 8 autocorrect problems. Yes it is useful, but it also causes problems for fast typers.
To fix this, just follow the same instructions above and save the .
How to Change Galaxy Note 8 Keyboard
Another option is to install a better keyboard on your Galaxy Note 8 that doesn’t have autocorrect issues as you type and fixes most errors. The first thing that comes to mind is Google’s own Gboard, previously called the Google Keyboard.
Gboard has more options, themes, and even custom keyboard sizes to perfectly fit the big screen on your Note 8. Also, with Gboard installed, all you have to do is press the spacebar to auto-correct words automatically. It makes typing experience faster and easier than Samsung’s.
get started Download Google Gboard This is a free application from Google and it will guide you on how to install the downloaded application when you open it. Or follow the steps below.
When you first open Gboard, the Galaxy Note 8 will prompt you to turn on the keyboard in the keyboard settings menu. Basically, it lets your device see it as a compatible keyboard. Ignore the warning that says this keyboard can collect what you type except passwords and credit card numbers. All keyboards say this, and coming straight from Google means it’s nothing to worry about.
We recommend that you follow the onscreen prompts and allow Gboard to access your contact list so that it automatically learns your favorite names. Gboard has another option in the “Next word suggestions” settings that can help you type even faster.
The biggest difference between Samsung’s keyboard and Gboard is how autocorrect works. With Gboard, when you tap the spacebar, it instantly inserts the correct word, not a misspelled word like Samsung. You also don’t have to stop typing and find the right word on the keyboard. Give it a try today and check out the list of the best Galaxy Note 8 cases while you’re here.
