Predictive text is a pretty useful feature that allows you to type quickly on your iPhone or iPad. However, you might have come across various occasions when the Predictive Text feature fails to predict the next word and ultimately ends up distracting you from what you were originally writing. Some users classify the feature as annoying as they have their own way of writing, and the feature only comes in their way. Check out how you can enable or disable the feature from the Settings on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 17/iPadOS 17.
Disable or enable Predictive Text on iPhone and iPad running iOS 17
Apple’s predictive text is available on the iPhone and iPad, and it not only suggests words but also emojis, helping you in your conversation the best it can. As mentioned, the feature is designed to learn from your typing style and habits, predicting words that you could potentially use in a similar sentence. If you think the feature is not for you, then check out our detailed guide on how to enable or disable Predictive Text on your iPhone or iPad.
The process is fairly simple and does not take a lot of time. Additionally, you do not require any third-party app to complete the process. All you have to do is follow the instructions listed below to enable or disable Predictive Text on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 17 or iPadOS 17.
Step 1: The first thing that you have to do is head over to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Head over to General and then select Keyboard.
Step 3: Select your default keyboard option.
Step 4: Scroll down and find the Predictive Text option.
Step 5: Simply toggle it off to disable it or vice versa to enable it.
This is all that you have to do to disable or enable Predictive Text on your iPhone or iPad. Now, you will not see predictive text suggestions above the keyboard, and you will have complete control over your typing. You will be less distracted while typing as well for a seamless experience. We will share more iOS 17 guides in the future, so be sure to stick around.
