Guide to Disabling Spell Check in Notepad on Windows 11

Introduction

Notepad, a simple text editor, has recently received several updates from Microsoft, including a spell check feature. However, this feature currently lacks good support for Vietnamese, leading to unwanted automatic corrections, which can be frustrating for users.

This guide will show you how to disable this feature, with instructions provided using NVDA version 2024.2, Windows 11 version 23H2, and the latest Microsoft Store version.

Instructions

Update Windows 11 and Notepad to the Latest Version

Before proceeding, ensure that your Windows and Notepad are updated to the latest version to avoid any possible issues.

How to Update Windows 11

1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
2. Select the Windows Update category.
3. Press tab twice to reach the “Check for updates” button, then press Enter.
4. If new updates are available, Windows will automatically download and install them. Once complete, restart your computer to finish the update process.
5. When the system is fully updated, you’ll see the message “You’re up to date”.

How to Update Applications in Microsoft Store

1. Open the Microsoft Store from the Start menu or from the taskbar.
2. Tab until you hear “Home”, then press the down arrow until you hear “Library” and press Enter.
3. Press Enter on the “Get updates” button.
4. If new updates are available, Microsoft Store will download and install them for you.
5. When all applications are up to date, you’ll see the message “Your apps and games are up to date”.

Disable Spell Check in Notepad

1. Open Notepad from the Start menu.
2. Press Alt + S if your Windows interface is in English, or Alt + C if it’s in Vietnamese, to open Notepad Settings.
3. Tab to the following options and deselect them:
   • Spell check
   • Autocorrect

Note:

When expanding the “Spell check” section, you can select or deselect specific file types for spell checking, allowing you to tailor this setting to your needs.

Additional Notepad Customizations

In the Notepad settings, there are several other useful features you can adjust according to your preferences, including:

• Changing the font, font style, and font size to suit your needs.
• Deciding whether a new file opens in a new tab or a new window.
• Choosing to open previous files or a blank document when Notepad starts.

Conclusion

This guide explained how to disable the spell check feature in Notepad on Windows 11 version 23H2. I hope this tip helps you have a better Notepad experience and avoid unnecessary inconveniences.