Autocorrecting only works in some apps.

If I'm in messages, whatsapp, notes or even writing this, if I make a mistake it will auto correct when I hit space. However, if I'm typing in safari, chrome or instagram, I can see the suggestion above but when I hit space it doesn't auto correct my spelling. Same issue with apples keyboard and swift key. Any ideas how to fix?

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on Jan 13, 2023 5:49 PM

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Turneruk Author

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Jan 14, 2023 4:37 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

I could but it's supposed to do it automatically to speed up typing. Just odd it works on some apps and not others. I use safari every day so it's annoying.

Jan 13, 2023 6:01 PM in response to Turneruk

Tap the suggestion.

Jan 14, 2023 8:28 AM in response to Turneruk

If there is more than one suggestion above the text the autocorrect doesn’t know which one to use.

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