How-to disable auto-correct as you type on the iPhone

The iPhone auto-correct function is very useful, but can be a pain if you are in an industry where you use a lot of slang or uncommon terminology. Sometimes, you just want to turn it off. It's a bit of a pain, but it can be done.

The auto-correct feature is tied to the language that you are typing in. If you disable your English keyboard, the auto-correct feature will be disabled.

Sounds easy enough, but the iPhone will not allow you to disable the default keyboard if only one is activated.

To get around this, simply activate at least one more keyboard in your Keyboard Preferences. Here's how.

1. Home Screen » Settings » General » Keyboard » International Keyboards. Here you can turn on your alternate Keyboard. Try the Italian QWERTY keyboard, for instance.
2. After turning on your alternate keyboard, you just turn the slider to "off" for the keyboard where you want to disable auto-correct.

If you ever find yourself in the wrong keyboard later, it's easy to get back. Simply switch keyboards while typing by tapping the globe icon to the left of the space key.

Now there is no more auto-correction!