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How to Turn Off Auto Caps on iPhone

"Here, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to turn off auto caps on an iPhone. Learn the easiest way to disable this feature quickly and easily with our simple guide."

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Published Dec 17, 2021

Difficulty: Easy

Duration: 5 minutes

What you'll need: iPhone

Using Auto Caps for text message responses on your iPhone can be incredibly useful, especially when you're in a rush and need to compose quick replies. However, if you're the type of person who likes to have full control over their iPhone's features and settings, then turning off auto caps is definitely something worth considering. In this guide, we'll discuss how to switch off auto caps on your iPhone so that you can manually capitalize words or phrases as needed. We'll also provide some tips and tricks for getting the most out of this feature. Keep reading to learn more!

how to turn off auto caps on iphone

The auto caps feature on an iPhone can be easily disabled by navigating to Settings > General > Keyboard, and then switching the 'Auto-Capitalization' toggle off.

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Select General
  3. Scroll down to Keyboard
  4. Toggle "Auto-Capitalization" off
Our takeaway

The auto caps function on the iPhone can be a great help when it comes to quickly capitalizing words and making sure your messages, emails, and posts look neat. However, if you’d rather do away with this feature or just want more control over how you write, turning off auto caps is as easy as a few taps. So go ahead and save yourself from any unwanted typos in the future - turn off that auto caps now! For those looking for something a little more creative than solely relying on the auto caps function of their iPhone keyboard – why not give drawing some of your letters an artistic touch instead? Break out that stylus and flex those creative muscles – you never know what cool new words or designs will come out of it!

FAQs

How do I turn off auto caps on my iPhone?

To turn off auto caps, open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap General. Scroll down and tap Keyboard. Under All Keyboards, toggle Auto-Capitalization to the Off position.

Which version of iOS does the auto-caps feature work with?

The auto-caps feature works with all versions of iOS from iOS 10.2 and up.

Is it possible to turn off auto caps for only certain apps on my iPhone?

Yes, it is possible to turn off autocaps for only certain apps. To do this, go to Settings > General > Keyboards, select the desired keyboard and switch off Auto-Capitalization.

Are there any negative effects when disabling automatic capitalization with the iPhone?

No, turning off Auto Caps on your iPhone won't affect other devices or computers that use the same Apple ID.

Does turning off Auto Caps affect how I type on other devices or computers that use the same Apple ID?

No, disabling Autocaps in one device won't have any effect on how you type in a different device. Autocaps settings are specific to each individual device.

This article was originally published on 17 Dec 2021 but has been regularly updated to keep the information current.
Kyle Crisp
Kyle has been using Apple products for over 25 years. He loves helping people learn how to use their Apple devices.
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