Fix spelling & grammar as you type in Gmail

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You can have Gmail check the spelling and grammar of your emails as you write.

1. On your computer, open Google Gmail. 
2. Click Settings   Settings.
3. At the top, click General.
4. Turn the following tools on or off:

• Grammar
• Spelling 
• Autocorrect

Tip: A dashed line will temporarily appear to show in blue for grammar or in red for spelling suggestions. To undo a change, click the underlined word  Undo. 

Important: Not available in all languages.

Use Autocorrect with a screen reader

You can still use Autocorrect with a screen reader. To undo a change, use your arrow keys to find the underlined word, press Tab  Enter.