How to turn off AutoCorrect for Safari in Mac OS X El Capitan

Description: This article will show how to turn off AutoCorrect in Safari in Mac OS X El Capitan. AutoCorrect fixes common spelling and grammar issues while typing and tries to change words that are not in the dictionary into words that are in the dictionary.

  1. From the Mac OS X Home Screen, click on Safari.
    Mac OS X Desktop, Safari Icon in Dock
  2. From the Menu Bar at the top of the screen, click the Edit menu, then select Spelling and Grammar.
    Safari, Edit in Menu Bar
  3. Uncheck Correct Spelling While Typing and Correct Spelling Automatically.
    Edit, Spelling and Grammar, Correct Spelling While Typing and Correct Spelling Automatically

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