Check spelling and grammar in Gmail

You can use Gmail to check your spelling and grammar automatically as you write.

If you have an eligible Google Workspace or Google AI plan, you can use Gemini in Gmail to improve your writing. Learn how to proofread your drafts with Gemini in Gmail.

Check spelling and grammar

Important:

• Suggestions are based on your text, and don't represent Google's views.
• Spelling and grammar checks in Gmail may not be available in all languages.

As you type, Gmail checks your text automatically for mistakes, and underlines words or phrases that need corrections.

1. To view the suggestion, click the underlined word or phrase in your draft.
2. To accept the suggestion, click it.
   • Or, to dismiss it, click Ignore .

Tips:

• For commonly misspelled words, Gmail corrects them automatically.
• To undo a change:
  • On Windows: Press Ctrl + Z.
  • On Mac: Press Cmd + Z.
  • On screen readers:
    1. To find underlined words, use your arrow keys.
    2. Tap Tab Enter.

Change settings for grammar, spelling and auto-correct

1. On your computer, open Gmail.
2. At the top right, click Settings See all settings.
3. At the top, click General.
4. Update your settings for grammar, spelling and auto-correct:
   • Turn Grammar suggestions on or off.
   • Turn Spelling suggestions on or off.
   • Turn auto-correct on or off.

Related resources

• Format your messages
• Create a template in Gmail