Okay, so I need some help with something that’s been bugging me on my Ubuntu system. I’m not sure if it’s just me or if everyone feels this way, but I’ve been finding the system-wide spell checker to be a bit of a nuisance. I get it; it’s supposed to help with typos and all, but honestly, I’m the type who likes to keep it casual and don’t really care about grammar when I’m typing things out for myself.
Most of the time, I’m just jotting down notes or coding, and it keeps putting those red squiggly lines under words. It’s like this constant reminder that I need to spell everything perfectly – and let’s be real, sometimes I want to write something quick without being interrupted by a notification that I’ve spelled “definitely” wrong (when I really just meant “definately” in a moment of haste!).
I’ve tried to dive into the settings, but honestly, I keep getting overwhelmed. There are so many options, and I’m worried that I’ll mess something up. It feels like I’m navigating a maze just to find the right switch to flip off the spell checker entirely. I’ve gone down a few rabbit holes online, but they all seem a bit overly complex or tailored for folks who are much more tech-savvy than I am.
Have any of you managed to figure out how to shut off this feature completely? I’m looking for a way to disable it across the entire system, not just in a specific application. If you could offer any step-by-step instructions or even just point me in the right direction, I’d be super grateful. I promise I won’t blame you if something goes wrong; I just really want to get rid of those annoying red lines once and for all!
Also, if you’ve had any funny experiences with spell checkers or similar features getting in your way, I’d love to hear those too! Let’s share some laughs while we figure this out!
Getting Rid of Those Annoying Red Lines on Ubuntu!
I totally get where you’re coming from! Those red squiggly lines can be super annoying, especially when you’re just trying to jot down some quick notes or code without a grammar police hovering over you.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to disable the spell checker system-wide:
If that doesn’t work, you can check some of your text editors (like LibreOffice) and make sure spell checking is disabled there too, just in case.
More tips:
For coding, using a specialized code editor might help since they usually don’t bother with spell checkers. Something like Visual Studio Code or Sublime Text could make your life easier!
And hey, funny stories?
Oh man, the other day I typed “definately” too, and it kept yelling at me! I felt like it was judging my life choices. 😂 Or once, I misspelled “coffee” and ended up with “coffeeshop” everywhere in my notes. Safe to say I was drinking a LOT of coffee that day!
Hope this helps! You got this! 🙌
To disable the spell checker system-wide on your Ubuntu system, you can follow these simple steps. First, open a terminal by pressing
Ctrl + Alt + T. In the terminal, you will need to installgsettings(if it’s not already installed) by running the command:sudo apt install dconf-cli. Once installed, you can execute the commanddconf reset -f /org/gnome/desktop/interface/to reset the spell checker settings. After resetting, typegsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface gtk-enable-input-feedback falseto turn off the spell checker functionalities completely.If you’re using a specific application like LibreOffice or a web browser, you might need to adjust their settings individually too. For LibreOffice, open the application, go to
Tools>Options>Language Settings>Languages, and uncheck “Check spelling as you type.” This should help you write quickly, free of interruptions. Similarly, in browsers, you can usually find spell-check options in their settings menu. Don’t hesitate to adjust these settings; they exist to enhance your productivity and comfort. And remember, everyone has their fair share of humorous typos—embrace the quirkiness!