How To Enable Or Disable Spell Check In Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I am going to teach you how to enable or disable spell check in Google Chrome. This can be a helpful feature if you want to ensure your spelling is spot on as you type across web pages or if you prefer not to be interrupted by those red squiggles under your text.

If you are adjusting Chrome preferences today, you may also want to review autofill preferences. See how to manage them in Chrome autofill settings.

Enable Or Disable Spell Check In Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Open Chrome and access settings

Open Google Chrome. Turn your attention to the top right corner of the window and click the three vertical dots, the More menu.

Click Settings. This opens the page where all Chrome customization options are available.

Go to languages

On the Settings page, look at the left side. Click Languages to open the section for language settings and controls.

While you are managing permissions, you can also review location prompts. Learn how to control prompts in Chrome geolocation settings.

Find spell check

In Languages, find the Spell check area. It is usually near the middle of the screen.

This is where you can control whether spell check is on or off. Toggle the spell check feature using the control in this section.

Toggle spell check

Locate the switch next to Check for spelling errors when you type text on web pages. If the toggle is gray, spell check is off.

If it is blue, it is on. Click the toggle to change the setting.

Turn it on

To enable spell check, click the switch to the on position. It will turn blue and Chrome will check your spelling as you type on web pages.

Turn it off

To disable spell check, click the same switch to move it to the off position. This stops spelling corrections if you find them distracting.

For safer browsing while you adjust settings, you can also review secure connection preferences. Learn how in Chrome HTTPS Only Mode.

Final thoughts

By following these straightforward steps, you can easily manage spell check in Google Chrome. Choose the setting that matches how you want the browser to assist you while typing. Turn it on for guidance or off for distraction free writing.