> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.talkspirit.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Deactivate the spell checker on the browser The spell checker that appears in the contents of your Talkspirit messages is a setting of your web browser. It is possible to enable or disable the spell checker from your browser, as it may affect the writing of your talkspirit posts and chat discussions. More information on how to use the following browsers can be found in this article: * Google Chrome, * Microsoft Edge, * Safari, * Mozilla Firefox. # Who can activate the browser's spell checker? All users of the platform can activate or deactivate the spell checker in their browser. ## On Google Chrome To turn on spell checker on Google Chrome: * click on the **Customise and control Google Chrome** button at the top right of your page, * and then select **Settings**. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f369bbe489177800/96596dc4-92db-40f6-962f-7bfa3f_17yg49m.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/301704961/17bae94936bc70318c949343/Screenshot+2021-02-18+at+15.46.17.png?expires=1740393900&signature=9cde0f3e40f2446953fc84ececf94410437205917793a9296579d3495b4364df&req=dyAmEcl6lIdeFb4f3HP0gEkDUIUDTeE6JhCcSo%2Bp61XvNLgt8XLoQ7C7V9cw%0ATMLeOrZB8F1sHZvdEg%3D%3D%0A) A **Settings** page opens. Display the advanced settings and select **Languages**. You then have the option of disabling the spell checker, which then changes from blue to grey. Click again from this view to reactivate it. When the spell checker is enabled, you have the option to enable **Basic Spell Check** or **Enhanced Spell Check**. This enhanced spellchecker will then be effective whenever you work from the browser, whether it's your email, professional chat or network chat. It will therefore have an impact on the writing of your talkspirit chat posts and discussions. ## On Safari [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cc273445dd8f7000/1c227ca6-2190-4c52-bb2d-20bbad_1w9096w.png)](https://talkspirit.intercom-attachments-7.com/i/o/290402710/d1d49c8bd9750d7eb3281b08/-z9FrGF8uX3B6QZiFy33DT9F0Y4S2DD7f5bc6y_1ODWJ5ZySXQBpRPG_1LOb4liO8U6mn1E5sBSuOugc3vM1yZcW8NM7eCTmYx-aHghgtL2385M4JRHOHJmkagAwO2_3Pa_-aZcQ?expires=1740393900&signature=1ffe70522d572c8b45ba5e6e31e4a2320f6ab0727a187a2fec68386183879390&req=diknEsl8moBfFb4f3HP0gDYlWAejSmCts8%2BPftshksFEGrRfXmiOAv3%2F9Gcy%0ArEwGpw9WF6o8noljog%3D%3D%0A) To disable automatic correction on Safari or MacOS, go to your device's system preferences! [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/53ed6ca1fb90a400/4f346348-6965-4d6b-88ae-af75e6_1d087j9.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/301707490/d4a11fc4b64ebc38b4de4a72/Screenshot+2021-02-18+at+15.50.48.png?expires=1740393900&signature=9a2ea87558c6a6d8e8d9dcc7ab9607044e2c459759c4029c2dad1b4fcdae8fb7&req=dyAmEcl5mYhfFb4f3HP0gG8h8sH5IrYxTz1MtVIY6HJg0ibtbf1ufLA3s3fE%0Acr%2FhDb2bmiS1Z6IYXA%3D%3D%0A) Then click on the **Keyboard** icon. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cd2d777a81c19000/fddc665d-341d-443b-b459-407ddf_13ugngo.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/301708216/afc7c9db8231603352b5bc10/Screenshot+2021-02-18+at+15.51.55.png?expires=1740393900&signature=747fb9f87b8a255f153d1261b6fd2d94a5c89039903f822a32a4ff632a0f8959&req=dyAmEcl2n4BZFb4f3HP0gAOYZKZEpidhZdt3LEC%2BMVTsPvcXw4bw9HpP3xhK%0A5uODGChJ8tIiKozsQw%3D%3D%0A) Then select the **Text** tab and deactivate the option **Correct spelling automatically** by clicking on the associated box. You'll then be able to use the software, applications and programs on your MacBook or iMac without automatic spell checking being activated. ## On Microsoft Edge To disable automatic correction on Microsoft Edge, you'll need to disable this feature for the Windows 10 system as a whole. To do this, go to the Start menu to open Settings. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b244e41264369000/03cc63e6-5147-488b-b997-f5fb10_1d7bib.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/301710757/0f65091d3c9a669b8f0070dd/New-settings-available-in-Windows-10-v1703-Settings-app-1200x886.png?expires=1740393900&signature=6d91d5e59ed3817260c43a69301561ae310c066788566b1770423f6f96565c2d&req=dyAmEch%2BmoRYFb4f3HP0gCnEWfih5gTDLXgSRCeWGMwbKHdrMZVi9mfmcKic%0APNQvE52uO48Dc74GuA%3D%3D%0A) From the **Settings** view, select **Devices**. Choose the **Typing** option and then disable the **Show text suggestions as I type** option. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/bfc3eb5405b94000/72d36e2b-c57b-4493-ae7e-825d13_1n4wt7u.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/301711811/c28fb8d96e827f621d983451/88504e78-de8c-4e7d-9593-22e0b99d17d9.png?expires=1740393900&signature=d1b3f285ba36efe2ab58251d45ea2a3decc1f93a996dfa97569306ca65931f07&req=dyAmEch%2FlYBeFb4f3HP0gDbaomc38V2kpE4DwxuUOkKQlevmGUmRhrmr0lOp%0AI%2FESGvYFYaFDowhrrA%3D%3D%0A) After disabling these two options, close Microsoft Edge and restart the Windows 10 operating system. ## On Mozilla Firefox To disable AutoCorrection on Microsoft Firefox, select the Menu button and then select **Preferences**. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1e715cb8392b6100/a0613902-ca66-4f02-8221-14f76d_1pz5buc.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/304056669/dcb090be8553afd8b3993060/Screenshot+2021-02-24+at+15.38.34.png?expires=1740393900&signature=43474e3873b5b8cc3c294c4993815bacaa58473209c3b3a2fe787dbc39a0d92d&req=dyAjFsx4m4dWFb4f3HP0gDvqT2AsU9z3MP84rEq%2BvpovkknhH0H4%2B823nifx%0A9ycqENjUZe8mIhJNcQ%3D%3D%0A) From the **General** section, select **Language**. You'll then be able to uncheck the **Check your spelling as you type** option**.** [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/304056811/18275ffe4c0ffe21226e45d7/Screenshot+2021-02-24+at+15.39.31.png?expires=1740393900&signature=5a73402328eb42c519bd6870bb90bb0451cbe2a845b7a4b19038a3e61d5d85c4&req=dyAjFsx4lYBeFb4f3HP0gH%2FKS1AOBz56eCZ5bzNvkr7%2BDHlk8sSS%2FmCuN3id%0AwNNz%2BsfhauZ8uLFXoA%3D%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/304056811/18275ffe4c0ffe21226e45d7/Screenshot+2021-02-24+at+15.39.31.png?expires=1740393900&signature=5a73402328eb42c519bd6870bb90bb0451cbe2a845b7a4b19038a3e61d5d85c4&req=dyAjFsx4lYBeFb4f3HP0gH%2FKS1AOBz56eCZ5bzNvkr7%2BDHlk8sSS%2FmCuN3id%0AwNNz%2BsfhauZ8uLFXoA%3D%3D%0A) The changes made will then be automatically saved. # Keywords associated Spell checker, browser, post, chat. # To go further * [Password security policy](https://help.talkspirit.com/en/articles/3729242-password-security-policy).