If you disable autocorrect in Windows 11, the system stops rewriting names, slang, and technical terms as you type. Consequently, this guide gives the main Settings route first. Furthermore, it covers the separate autocorrect inside Microsoft Word.
Key Takeaways
- Open Settings, then Time & language, then Typing.
- Turn off Autocorrect misspelled words to stop silent changes.
- Turn off Highlight misspelled words to remove red underlines.
- Word and Outlook keep their own separate AutoCorrect settings.
Way 1: Turn Off Autocorrect in Windows Settings
1. Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
2. Select Time & language, then click Typing.
3. Turn off Autocorrect misspelled words. Windows stops changing your words immediately, with no restart needed. Microsoft’s Q&A guidance on stopping auto-correction confirms this exact Typing settings path. Changes apply per user account.
Way 2: Remove the Red Spell-Check Underlines Too
Stay on the same Typing settings page. Then turn off Highlight misspelled words as well. Your words remain exactly as typed, without warning marks. Additionally, you can disable text suggestions on this page. Together, these three toggles give you full manual control.
Way 3: Fix Autocorrect Inside Word and Outlook
Some apps ignore the Windows setting completely. In Word, open File, then Options, then Proofing. Click AutoCorrect Options and untick Replace text as you type. Outlook uses the same proofing panel. Therefore, check the app itself when changes persist.
In short, one Typing settings toggle ends system autocorrect. Remember Word keeps its own switch, so fix that separately if needed.
