Auto-correction and spell checking

For many languages, iPhone uses the active dictionary to correct misspellings or make suggestions as you type. When iPhone suggests a word, you can accept the suggestion without interrupting your typing. For a list of supported languages, see www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html.

Email message showing the first few words of a new message. The text of the message contains the beginning of the word "restaurant," with the completed word being suggested in a bubble just below.

iPhone may also underline words you’ve already typed that might be misspelled.

An email message being written. A misspelled word is highlighted, with alternatives presented above it.