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How to Disable Editor and Grammar Suggestions in Word for iPad

Maira Mehtab Sep 21, 2026 870 views

Question details

The user wants to completely disable Editor marks, spelling checks, and grammar suggestions in Microsoft Word for iPad because these automated highlights interfere with creative writing and intentional stylistic choices.

Product: Microsoft Word for iPad
Device & OS: iPadOS
Scenario: Engaging in creative writing or stylistic formatting where standard spelling and grammar rules do not apply, and red or blue underlines cause visual distraction.
Observed behavior: Word for iPad continuously displays automated Editor marks and grammar suggestions by default, which disrupt the user's workflow.

Before you start

Ensure your iPad is updated to the latest version of iPadOS and that you have saved any open documents before making changes to the application settings.

Solution 1Recommended

Turn Off Spelling and Grammar in Review Settings

Disable the built-in proofreading and grammar checking features directly within the Word document's Review tab interface.

This is the standard method for hiding spelling and grammar underlines in Word for iPad. For most users, this preference should be remembered the next time you open the app.

Open your document

Launch Microsoft Word on your iPad and open any existing document or create a new one.

Access the Review tab

Tap on the 'Review' tab located in the top ribbon menu.

Open proofreading options

Tap the 'Spelling & Grammar' icon or select the language and proofing tools option.

Clear the settings

Toggle off the options for spelling and grammar suggestions, then return to your document to verify the marks are hidden.

Settings Retained: In recent versions of Word for iPad (such as version 2.89), turning off these checks is successfully retained even after the application is closed and reopened.

Solution 2

Reset Microsoft Word Settings on iPad

If your spelling and grammar settings revert to default after restarting the app, resetting the Word application credentials from the iPad Settings can fix the synchronization issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do grammar suggestions keep turning back on in Word for iPad?

This can happen due to a caching glitch or synchronization issue in some versions of Word for iPad. Resetting the app credentials in your iPad Settings usually forces the application to successfully retain your chosen preferences.

Can I disable spell check for only one specific document on my iPad?

In Word for iPad, the spell check and grammar settings generally apply globally to the application. Disabling them while working in one document will typically turn them off for all documents opened on that specific device.

Does turning off the Editor in Word affect autocorrect on my iPad?

No, turning off Word's internal spelling and grammar suggestions does not disable the system-wide iPadOS keyboard autocorrect. You can manage your system autocorrect separately by going to Settings > General > Keyboard on your iPad.

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