Mojave bug: auto completing words

Ever since I updated to Mojave I have had this issue.


Sometimes when I write a word (across all applications) it will fill out the word as I type, but only parts of it. Sometimes it is only adding double letters - either way it is writing gibberish words as i type and it is super frustrating breaking my flow of writing.


It is hard to describe exactly what is happening so I have linked to a gif. (https://giphy.com/gifs/47BwkyxxiJtRcxP1f1)

In the video I write the word 'Level' and it autocomplets to 'Levelevel'

Next word im writing 'Done' But before I get to the 'e' it adds an 'o' in between resulting in the word 'Donoe'


What I have done to try to fix it without results

  • Disable autocomplete (system preference->Keyboard->Text) by unchecking 'Correct spelling automatically.
  • I've also tried rebooting the machine several times.
  • Disable Spelling and Grammer by right clicking on text


Any help you be much appreciated!


Specs:

MacOS Mojave (v. 10.14.1)

Macbook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)

1,6 GHz i5

8gb mem

Intel HD Graphics 6000 1536 MB

MacBook Air

Posted on Dec 7, 2018 2:19 AM

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Dec 8, 2018 7:16 AM in response to John Gatti

Hello John,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!


I understand from your post that when you type words are being completed for you and are adding part of the word making it duplicate what you have already written. While you have disabled the Correct Spelling Automatically setting, restarted, and disabled Spelling and Grammar the issue persists. In a situation like this I suggest testing the issue while in safe mode and in a new user account.


Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac - Apple Support


How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac - Apple Support


Best Regards.

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