iPadOS 18 Notes - How do I turn off spell check for handwriting?

Alternative option: Go to General > Dictionary > turn off "Apple Dictionary". This removes any spell-check related dotted lines in Apple Notes. However its more of a global setting and Apple Notes should have a local spell-check off option for Apple Notes.

FOUND IT! The option is imbedded within the options where you can change the types of pen tips (eraser, pen, ruler, etc.) of the Apple Pencil! Click the 3 dots and unselect the ‘Auto-refine handwriting’!

Thanks for the link to make the suggestion! I’ve submitted a request! Hopefully all of the creatives will be heard

Same for me. Please add feature to disable spell check for handwriting

Doesn't work at all. I have all dictionaries deactivated. My handwriting still gets spell checked (blue dots).

It’s a system-wide issue for me, and not only does it ruin the handwriting experience, but it’s also incredibly unprofessional during meetings. I’ve annotated PDFs and screenshots in four different languages, and most words end up underlined with blue dots. Even when signing a PDF, Apple isn’t satisfied with my signature and wants to change it to a random word. I spent a significant amount of money on the latest iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro, but I can’t use them for handwritten notes because Apple doesn’t like my handwriting. The incompetence of some managers at Apple is mind boggling.

i can’t wrap my head around how apple just casually destroys one of its most important apps. i was considering buying more apple devices, but witnessing how they handle this specific issue I realized that this would be asking for trouble.

I have been searching for a fix for this for months and I’ve pretty much given up. It is so aggravating that not only is there no fix, but there’s not even any advice here. I use apple notes every day, and it’s such a clean, workspace. For that to be cluttered up with wavy diagonal blue requests and suggestions which are no help whatsoever is disappointing. I am sure this is a simple fix. PLEASE allow us to turn this feature off.

I cannot find the option 'Auto-refine handwriting’ to turn off!!!

Apple notes with pencil is now unusable due to this **** blue dotted lines with every words.. Is it their new AI??

disabling handwriting auto correct doesn't fix this issue for me

This doesn't turn off the spelling checks blue underlines mate.

Its been like 6 months since i reported this issue. no response.

Imagine Ipad + Apple Pencil = NOTES is like most popular application, and most desirable.

And yet, they don't fix it for months.

Apple - is all about User Experience and Aestethics

Omg yes, as I love to write in 3 different languages, these underline spell checks driving me crazy on the newer iPad. This is why I prefer to use the old one from 2018 year. Product Manager who would think that only English is the only language people are using is just plain dumb person.

You are a star! Thank you so, so much! I lost some important information before I even realized that this stupid feature was on. I write notes in a language other than English, and it corrected some names—now they’re gone for good. I can’t recover them, and it’s so frustrating.

I had been trying to fix this for several days without any success, and then you came to the rescue. I am so grateful for your help—thank you once again!

Now I can finally write in my own language without worrying about this silly autocorrect changing everything. The fact that it still underlines things is super annoying, but at least it’s less harmful than altering the text entirely. Thanks for making it possible for me to write in my own language again without worry! 😊