How can I get the spelling of my wife's name to quit auto-correcting to the wrong spelling?

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 27, 2020 6:09 PM

Reply

Top-ranking reply

sberman

Level 10

272,436 points

Posted on Jul 27, 2020 6:18 PM

Try adding a row at Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement

View in context

Similar questions

How do I correct a spelling of a name I added to my family sharing acct? How do I correct a spelling of a name I added to my family sharing acct?
242 1
Correct wrong spelling globally Hi - In Persons, I discovered two instances with pictures of my grand-daughter; one with an incorrect spelling of her name. Then I joined the two (>200 pictures) - now they are merged, but with the wrong spelling of her name! How do I correct that? Thanks!
272 2
Can I train "Autocorrect" to not autocorrect some words? My granddaughter's name is Emme but is always corrected to Eddy.
6969 5

2 replies

Top-ranking reply

sberman

Level 10

272,436 points

Jul 27, 2020 6:18 PM in response to givemeabreak.hatch

Try adding a row at Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement

Reply

Jul 27, 2020 6:18 PM in response to givemeabreak.hatch

Have your wife change her name.

Or try:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207767

Reply

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

How can I get the spelling of my wife's name to quit auto-correcting to the wrong spelling?

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up