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How to Disable Text Predictions in Microsoft Word for Android
Question details
The user wants to turn off automatic text predictions and suggestions while typing in Microsoft Word and other Microsoft 365 applications on an Android mobile device.
- Product
- Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365)
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Typing documents in the mobile Word app and being interrupted by unwanted automatic text suggestions or autocorrect.
- Observed behavior
- The Microsoft Word app for Android does not have a native toggle for text predictions, meaning the suggestions are being generated by the device's system keyboard.
Since Microsoft Word for Android relies entirely on your device's default keyboard for text input, check whether you are using Gboard, Samsung Keyboard, or another third-party keyboard before proceeding.
Disable Predictive Text in Android System Keyboard Settings
Because Word for Android lacks a built-in text prediction toggle, you must disable the predictive text feature directly through your Android operating system's keyboard settings.
This solution changes the typing behavior across your entire device. The exact menu names may vary slightly depending on your Android manufacturer (e.g., Samsung, Google Pixel) and the specific keyboard you have installed.
Unlock your Android device, open the Settings app, and scroll down to select 'System' or 'General Management'.
Tap on 'Language & input', 'Passwords & accounts', or 'Keyboard list and default' depending on your device interface.
Tap on your active keyboard (such as 'Gboard' or 'Samsung Keyboard') to open its specific settings menu.
Locate the 'Text correction' or 'Smart typing' section, then toggle off the switch for 'Show suggestion strip' or 'Predictive text'.
Turn Off Text Predictions in Word for Windows
If you are also experiencing unwanted text predictions on the desktop version of Microsoft 365, you can disable them directly within the Word application.
Try WPS Office for a Seamless Mobile Document Experience
If you are frustrated with configuring heavy applications like Microsoft 365 on your mobile device, consider switching to WPS Office. It is a completely free, lightweight, and user-friendly alternative that provides excellent document editing capabilities on both Android and PC.
- 1. Download the App: Search for WPS Office in the Google Play Store and tap 'Install' to download the app to your Android device.
- 2. Open Your Documents: Launch WPS Office, grant file access permissions, and tap on any existing Microsoft Word document to open it.
- 3. Start Editing Seamlessly: Tap the 'Edit' button to begin typing instantly using your preferred keyboard setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find text prediction settings directly in the Word app for Android?
Microsoft Word for Android is designed to rely on the device's default input method. It does not include a native text prediction toggle, so it uses whatever autocorrect and suggestion rules are set by your active Android keyboard.
Will turning off predictive text for Word affect my messaging apps?
Yes. Because you have to disable text predictions at the system keyboard level (such as within Gboard or Samsung Keyboard settings), this change will apply globally to all apps on your Android device.
How do I turn off autocorrect in Microsoft 365 online?
In the web version of Microsoft Word, you can disable suggestions by clicking the 'Editor' icon located in the Home ribbon, selecting 'Editor settings', and toggling off 'Show text predictions while typing'.
