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Predictive English input in MacBook

Hi,


I'm wondering is there any predictive function in MacBook original English input? For instance, in Chinese input, there is a candidate window to show predictive completions. However, English input don't have that.


Thank you in advance for your time and expertise. I appreciate your assistance.


MacBook Pro (M2, 2022)

Posted on Sep 6, 2023 7:24 PM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2023 7:38 PM

"Predictive English input in MacBook: Hi, I'm wondering is there any predictive function in MacBook original English input? For instance, in Chinese input, there is a candidate window to show predictive completions. However, English input don't have that. Thank you in advance for your time and expertise. I appreciate your assistance."

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Predictive English input in MacBook:


Recommend this to Apple:

Do your Part: No. As of this post, predictive text is not a feature of the MacOS. So, recommend to Apple that they make it a feature. Apple won’t get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what their customers prefer and what suits their customers’ needs and wants.

A. To Leave Feedback:

  1. Go Here: Feedback - macOS - Apple
  2. Select: Feature Request” for the “Feedback Type
  3. Select: Accessibility” for the “Feedback Area
  4. Proceed from there as necessary


B. View the App Store:

There may be accessibility apps in the App Store. So, look in the App Store for such apps.


C. Undo autocorrections:

Being somewhat relevance, you can undo autocorrections.

  1. Go Here: Check spelling and grammar on Mac - Apple Support
  2. Scroll to: Use autocorrection
  3. As it Reads: "Undo autocorrections: An automatically corrected word is briefly underlined in blue. To revert to your original spelling, put the insertion point after the word to show your original spelling, then choose your spelling. You can also Control-click the word to show your spelling, then choose it."

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Sep 6, 2023 7:38 PM in response to AmberChoi

"Predictive English input in MacBook: Hi, I'm wondering is there any predictive function in MacBook original English input? For instance, in Chinese input, there is a candidate window to show predictive completions. However, English input don't have that. Thank you in advance for your time and expertise. I appreciate your assistance."

-------


Predictive English input in MacBook:


Recommend this to Apple:

Do your Part: No. As of this post, predictive text is not a feature of the MacOS. So, recommend to Apple that they make it a feature. Apple won’t get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what their customers prefer and what suits their customers’ needs and wants.

A. To Leave Feedback:

  1. Go Here: Feedback - macOS - Apple
  2. Select: Feature Request” for the “Feedback Type
  3. Select: Accessibility” for the “Feedback Area
  4. Proceed from there as necessary


B. View the App Store:

There may be accessibility apps in the App Store. So, look in the App Store for such apps.


C. Undo autocorrections:

Being somewhat relevance, you can undo autocorrections.

  1. Go Here: Check spelling and grammar on Mac - Apple Support
  2. Scroll to: Use autocorrection
  3. As it Reads: "Undo autocorrections: An automatically corrected word is briefly underlined in blue. To revert to your original spelling, put the insertion point after the word to show your original spelling, then choose your spelling. You can also Control-click the word to show your spelling, then choose it."

Predictive English input in MacBook

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