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A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators. Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Turn off autocorrect misspelled words

This policy turns off the autocorrect misspelled words option. This does not, however, prevent the user or an application from changing the setting programmatically.

The autocorrect misspelled words option controls whether or not errors in typed text will be automatically corrected.

If the policy is Enabled, then the option will be locked to not autocorrect misspelled words.

If the policy is Disabled or Not Configured, then the user will be free to change the setting according to their preference.

Note that the availability and function of this setting is dependent on supported languages being enabled.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductGlobalization
CategoryRegional and Language Options
Applies toUser Configuration
Supported onWindows Vista
Registry Key[HKCU]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftControl PanelInternational
Value NameTurnOffAutocorrectMisspelledWords
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0