Turn OFF predictive text

[NoraIsacoff]

How do I turn OFF predictive text when I am writing anywhere within Canvas (including right now as I am composing this message)? I just want to permanently turn off the setting, as I find it incredibly distracting. Thank you!

[chriscas]

Hi @NoraIsacoff,

I don't currently have any predictive text here in the community or on Canvas itself.  I'm using the Edge web browser on MacOS.  I think what you're seeing is probably coming from your specific browser or device, not something Canvas itself is doing.  I know mobile devices rely heavily on predictive text for a better user experience, so I do wonder if you're using a phone or tablet?  Can you give us any more info about your device/browser so we may be able to give you some guidance on shutting off predictive text?

-Chris

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

Hello there, @NoraIsacoff ...

On my Windows 11 laptop, I use the Microsoft Edge browser, and I have predictive text turned on.  I find it incredibly helpful because I can start to type a word (even here in the Community), and if it predicts the word(s) I want to use, I can just hit the "Tab" key on my keyboard, and it will fill in the word(s) for me.  Otherwise, if I don't want to use those words, I can continue typing whatever words I want.

I understand that you might not want to use this feature, though.  If you are using the Edge browser, you can turn this off by doing the following:

1. Click on the three horizontal dots icon near the upper right corner of the Edge browser.
2. Select "Settings".
3. Click on the "Languages" option on the left-hand side of the "Settings" screen.
4. Look for the area on "Writing assistance".  The first option within this box is "Use text prediction" which you can toggle on/off.

There may be similar settings in other web browsers, but hopefully this will give you an idea of what to look for if you're not using Edge.

Good luck!