title: Autocorrect
description: Automatic spelling corrections and undo
category: Typing
difficulty: beginner
related_spec: ../specs/typing/autocorrect-spec.md
Autocorrect
CleverKeys automatically corrects common spelling mistakes as you type. You can undo corrections and add words to your personal dictionary.
Quick Summary
| What | Description |
|---|
| Purpose | Fix spelling mistakes automatically |
| Access | Automatic while typing |
| Undo | Tap original word in predictions |
How Autocorrect Works
When you finish typing a word (by pressing space):
- 1. CleverKeys checks if the word is in the dictionary
- 2. If not found, it searches for similar words
- 3. If a close match exists, it automatically replaces your word
- 4. The original word appears in the prediction bar
Undoing Autocorrect
If autocorrect changes a word you didn't want changed:
Method 1: Tap the Original Word
- 1. Look at the prediction bar immediately after correction
- 2. Your original word appears as a suggestion
- 3. Tap it to restore the original spelling
- 4. The word is automatically added to your dictionary
Method 2: Backspace and Retype
- 1. Press backspace to delete the corrected word
- 2. Retype your intended word
- 3. Add it to your dictionary to prevent future corrections
Adding Words to Dictionary
When you type a word not in the dictionary:
- 1. Type the word and press space
- 2. If not autocorrected, a prompt appears: "Add 'word' to dictionary?"
- 3. Tap the prompt to add it
- 4. The word will be suggested in future and won't be autocorrected
[!TIP]
Added words appear in your predictions when you start typing them.
Managing Your Dictionary
Access your personal dictionary:
- 1. Open Settings (gear icon on keyboard)
- 2. Go to Activities > Dictionary Manager
- 3. View, edit, or delete custom words
| Tab | Contents |
| Active | Words from main dictionary |
| Disabled | Words you've turned off |
| User | System user dictionary |
| Custom | Words you've added |
Autocorrect Settings
Customize autocorrect behavior in the Word Prediction section of Settings:
| Setting | Description |
| Autocorrect | Enable/disable automatic corrections |
| Autocorrect Min Word Length | Minimum characters before autocorrect applies |
| Beam Autocorrect | Autocorrect during swipe typing |
| Final Autocorrect | Apply correction on word completion |
Tips and Tricks
- • Proper nouns: Add names and places to prevent miscorrection
- • Technical terms: Add jargon and abbreviations to your dictionary
- • Disable a word: Add it to the Disabled list in Dictionary Manager to prevent autocorrect
- • Language-specific: Each language has its own dictionary
Common Questions
Q: Why was my word corrected to something wrong?
A: The similar word had higher frequency. Add your word to dictionary to prevent this.
Q: Can I turn off autocorrect completely?
A: Yes, in Settings > Word Prediction section > Autocorrect toggle.
Q: Does autocorrect work with swipe typing?
A: Swipe typing uses neural predictions. Use the Beam Autocorrect and Final Autocorrect settings to control this behavior.
Related Features
- • Swipe Typing - Neural word prediction
- • User Dictionary - Add custom words
- • Special Characters - Symbols and accents