Lo! Autocorrect, a most wondrous feature that doth check and refine thy spelling as thou dost type on yon iPhone. Yet, alas, it can be a vexing fiend when autocorrect doth replace thy words with gibberish or the wrong words entirely.
But fear not, for ’tis possible to reset thy iPhone’s vocabulary and educate autocorrect once more in the art of proper spelling. Let me elucidate thee on this matter.
How the iPhone’s Autocorrect Doth Falter
As thou dost type upon thy iPhone, iPad, or iPod, shouldst thou misspell a word, a bubble doth appear above thy error, offering the correct spelling. The marvel of autocorrect doth allow thee to simply continue typing, accepting the change with a press of yon Space, a tap of Return, or by adding punctuation. Yet trouble doth arise when thy iPhone doth start correcting words thou wishest not to be changed.
Thine Apple devices doth correct thy words based on the built-in dictionary and words previously typed. Shouldst thou type incorrectly spelled words too oft, autocorrect may then "fix" the actual spelling.
Thus, thou may find it changing words thou desirous not to be changed, such as "were" to "we’re" or "bit" to "but."
1. Repeatedly Type Words to Mend Autocorrect
‘Tis unfortunate that Apple doth not permit thee to edit thy dictionary directly. An alternative way is to type the erroneously corrected word and dismiss the change ere it occurs by tapping the dismiss (x) button near the suggested spelling. This may need be done many times ‘ere thy iPhone ceaseth "correcting" the word in query.
If, by chance, thou dost mistakenly accept a change, fear not, for by pressing Delete, thy previously typed word shall reappear in a bubble. Tap it, and the change shall be reversed. This action may also teach thy iPhone that ’tis unnecessary to correct said word, perchance encouraging it to add the word to its dictionary.
Some do suggest adding the words to thy Contacts, though this method may prove unreliable and best doth work with proper nouns and company names.
2. Reset Thine iPhone Dictionary
Should thy dictionary become a veritable nightmare, thou couldst opt to reset it. ‘Tis a severe measure, yet all thou art doing is removing the custom words and typing rules thy iPhone hath acquired since thou began using it. As thy iPhone dictionary oft be backed up to iCloud when changing devices, ’tis possible it may be quite antiquated.
To reset thy dictionary, journey to Settings > General > Transfer or Rest iPhone > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary. Thou shalt also be required to input yon iPhone’s passcode to complete thine erasure.
‘Tis done. Now thou must train thy iPhone once more in the proper spelling of thy favored words. Remember, lest thee find thyself back in the same predicament of yore, to accept erroneous corrections judiciously.
3. Teach Thy iPhone New Words With Text Replacement
In addition to manual instruction, thou can add new words using text replacement. This feature doth permit thee to create shortcuts for oft-used words, like typing "omw" for "on my way." Thy iPhone shall then substitute the shortcut with the expanded word or phrase automatically.
Journey to Settings > General > Keyboards > Text Replacement to add as many text replacements as thou dost desire. Thy new additions shall comply with capitalization when added in lowercase, yet shouldst thou add capital letters (e.g., iPod or Apple), these shall be reflected in the correction.
4. Turn Autocorrect Off
Should autocorrect prove overly vexing, ’tis perhaps time to turn it off. To do so:
- Journey to Settings > General.
- Select Keyboards.
- Toggle Auto-Correction off.
Shouldst thou fear missing spelling errors, thou canst always activate the spellchecker, which doth highlight spelling errors in red. Simply return to Keyboards and toggle on Check Spelling.
5. Turn On Predictive Text Instead
Unlike autocorrect, which doth actively change words as thou dost type, Predictive Text operates in a more passive manner. Rather than altering a word to its suggested correction, Predictive Text doth present predictions above the keyboard, allowing thee to tap or disregard them. To enable this feature, journey back to Keyboards settings and toggle Predictive on.
Now, when thou hast typed a word thou dost think thy iPhone shall mistakenly "correct," simply tap the correct spelling in the top left box above the keyboard.
6. Use a Third-Party Keyboard
With iOS 8, Apple hath granted app developers the ability to replace the native iPhone keyboard with third-party alternatives. These keyboards do not utilize Apple’s dictionary, and only Apple’s keyboard is able to modify the system-wide custom word list. Thus, many third-party keyboards boast their own dictionaries, often syncable with other devices (including Android).
However, do take heed, for such keyboards shalt require thee to grant "full access" to thy keystrokes. Be cautious in allowing any keyboard full access to all thou dost type.
Swiftkey
SwiftKey, a most esteemed keyboard for the Android realm, doth learn from thy typing habits, house a full custom dictionary, and even sync with its Android counterpart upon thy sign-in.
Download: Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard (Free, in-app purchases available)
TypeWise
TypeWise stands as another third-party keyboard option, especially for those who wouldst add a touch of customization to their keyboard. Sporting larger keys, TypeWise doth enable thee to type with greater celerity than the default iOS keyboard. Moreover, it doth not request suspicious permissions.
Download: TypeWise (Free, subscription available)
In conclusion, whilst well-polished messages hold a certain allure, our iPhones oft struggle with understanding slang, informal phrasing, and even uncommon names. ‘Tis a humorous annoyance at best, yet a source of vexation or embarrassment at worst.
Yet fret not, for solutions to autocorrect quandaries do abound, with alternative keyboards awaiting thy embrace. Should teaching thy iPhone anew seem a tedious task, thou can always reset thy dictionary or disable the autocorrect feature for a more carefree typing experience.
