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Why does my iPhone capitalize words that don’t need capitalization automatically?

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Posted on May 12, 2018 7:57 PM

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Posted on May 14, 2018 8:00 AM

Hey Fattykins,

It looks like your iPhone is capitalizing words that you don't want it to. I'll be happy to look into this with you.

Are you using the built-in keyboard? I ask because the keyboard used changes the dictionary used. You can go to Settings > General > Keyboards > Keyboards to make sure that you're using the built-in keyboard.

Are there only specific words that are being corrected? If so, you can set up text replacement to make sure that these words do not get capitalized:

Set up text replacement

With text replacement, you can use shortcuts to replace longer phrases. When you enter the shortcut in a text field, the phrase automatically replaces it. For example, you could type "GM" and "Good morning" would automatically replace it.

To manage text replacement, tap Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.

  • To add a text replacement, tap User uploaded file, then enter your phrase and shortcut. When you're done, tap Save.
  • To remove a text replacement, tap Edit, tap User uploaded file, then tap Delete. To save your changes, tap Done.

User uploaded file


How to use Auto-Correction and predictive text on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
If most words are getting capitalized that you'd prefer to not get capitalized, then you can turn off auto-correction completely:

Use Auto-Correction

Auto-Correction uses your keyboard dictionary to spellcheck words as you type, automatically correcting misspelled words for you. To use it, just type in a text field.

To make sure that this setting is turned on, use these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap General > Keyboard.
  3. Turn on Auto-Correction. By default, Auto-Correction is on.

User uploaded file


How to use Auto-Correction and predictive text on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Cheers!

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May 14, 2018 8:00 AM in response to Fattykins

Hey Fattykins,

It looks like your iPhone is capitalizing words that you don't want it to. I'll be happy to look into this with you.

Are you using the built-in keyboard? I ask because the keyboard used changes the dictionary used. You can go to Settings > General > Keyboards > Keyboards to make sure that you're using the built-in keyboard.

Are there only specific words that are being corrected? If so, you can set up text replacement to make sure that these words do not get capitalized:

Set up text replacement

With text replacement, you can use shortcuts to replace longer phrases. When you enter the shortcut in a text field, the phrase automatically replaces it. For example, you could type "GM" and "Good morning" would automatically replace it.

To manage text replacement, tap Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.

  • To add a text replacement, tap User uploaded file, then enter your phrase and shortcut. When you're done, tap Save.
  • To remove a text replacement, tap Edit, tap User uploaded file, then tap Delete. To save your changes, tap Done.

User uploaded file


How to use Auto-Correction and predictive text on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
If most words are getting capitalized that you'd prefer to not get capitalized, then you can turn off auto-correction completely:

Use Auto-Correction

Auto-Correction uses your keyboard dictionary to spellcheck words as you type, automatically correcting misspelled words for you. To use it, just type in a text field.

To make sure that this setting is turned on, use these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap General > Keyboard.
  3. Turn on Auto-Correction. By default, Auto-Correction is on.

User uploaded file


How to use Auto-Correction and predictive text on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Cheers!

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