Fix Missing Typing Suggestions in Windows 11

This guide walks you through the most common causes of missing or incorrect typing suggestions (text predictions, spelling corrections, and autocorrect) in Windows 11, and provides step-by-step fixes to restore them. You’ll need to be signed in with an administrator account for some steps, and you may need to restart your PC after making changes.

What You’ll Need

Windows 11 PC with an administrator account
Internet connection (for downloading language packs or updates)
A few minutes of time

Step-by-Step

Check if typing suggestions are enabled. Go to Settings > Time & language > Typing. Under Typing insights, make sure Text suggestions is turned on. Also, ensure Autocorrect misspelled words and Highlight misspelled words are toggled on if you want those features.
Verify your keyboard language. Typing suggestions only work for supported languages. Go to Settings > Time & language > Language & region. Under Preferred languages, confirm that your language (e.g., English (United States)) is listed. If not, click Add a language and install it.
Install the language’s basic typing features. In Language & region, click the three dots next to your language and select Language options. Under Keyboards, ensure you have a keyboard layout. Under Features, if Basic typing is not installed, click Download next to it. This includes spell-checking and text suggestions.
Restart the TextInputHost process. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). In the Processes tab, look for TextInputHost.exe (under “Text Input”). Right-click it and select End task. It will restart automatically. This often fixes temporary glitches.
Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Find Windows Store Apps and click Run. Follow the prompts to fix any issues with the input system.
Check for Windows updates. Go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. Install any pending updates and restart your PC. Updates often fix bugs related to typing.
Reset the typing dictionary. In Settings > Time & language > Typing, scroll down to Advanced keyboard settings and click Typing insights. Under Clear typing history, click Clear. This removes any corrupted learned words that might be causing incorrect suggestions.
Re-register the Windows input app. Open PowerShell as administrator (right-click Start and select Terminal (Admin)). Run the command: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.WindowsInputExperience | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}. Wait for it to finish, then restart your PC.
Check for third-party keyboard or antivirus interference. Temporarily disable any third-party keyboard manager, clipboard manager, or antivirus software that might be intercepting keystrokes. If suggestions work after disabling, add an exclusion for the Windows input app.
Create a new user profile. If nothing else works, your user profile might be corrupted. Create a new local administrator account (Settings > Accounts > Family & other users > Add account). Log into the new account and test typing suggestions. If they work, migrate your files and settings.

Common Mistakes

Not installing the Basic typing feature for your language – this is the most common oversight.
Using a language that doesn’t support text suggestions (e.g., some regional dialects).
Assuming that suggestions work in all apps – they don’t work in certain legacy apps or games.
Forgetting to restart after changing settings – many changes only take effect after a reboot.
Disabling the wrong toggle – ensure you’re on the Typing page, not the Touch keyboard page.

Tips

If you use multiple languages, set the correct language per app using the language bar (Win+Space).
Add words to your dictionary by right-clicking a misspelled word and selecting “Add to dictionary”.
If you prefer a more aggressive autocorrect, you can turn off “Autocorrect misspelled words” and rely on suggestions only.
Keep your language pack updated – Microsoft occasionally improves the prediction engine.
Use the on-screen touch keyboard (Win+R, type “osk”) to test if suggestions appear there; if they do, the issue is with your physical keyboard driver.

Troubleshooting

If suggestions still don’t appear after following all steps, try these additional checks:

Check if the issue is app-specific. Test in Notepad, Word, and your browser. If it works in some apps but not others, the problem is with the app, not Windows.
Look at the registry for a disabled feature. Open Registry Editor (regedit) and navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Input\Settings. Look for a DWORD value named IsTouchKeyboardEnabled – if it’s set to 0, change it to 1. (Backup the registry before editing.)
Use System File Checker. Open Command Prompt as administrator and run sfc /scannow. This repairs corrupted system files that might affect the input stack.
Check if the “TextInputHost.exe” service is disabled. Open Services (Win+R, type services.msc). Find “Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service” – ensure its startup type is “Manual” and it’s running.
If you recently installed a language pack, remove and re-add it. This can fix incomplete installations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are typing suggestions suddenly missing after an update?

Windows updates can sometimes reset your privacy settings or language preferences. Re-check the toggles in Settings > Time & language > Typing and ensure your language is still installed.

Do typing suggestions work in all Windows 11 apps?

No. They work in most modern UWP and Office apps, but not in older Win32 apps that don’t support the input framework. Games and some legacy software may not show suggestions.

Can I get suggestions in a language other than English?

Yes, but only if that language has the “Basic typing” feature installed. Go to Settings > Time & language > Language & region, click your language, and download the feature if available.

Why are my suggestions incorrect or showing weird words?

This is often due to a corrupted typing history. Clear your typing history in Settings > Time & language > Typing > Advanced keyboard settings > Typing insights > Clear typing history.

Will resetting my PC fix the problem?

Yes, but it’s a last resort. Try all other steps first. If you reset, choose “Keep my files” to avoid losing personal data.

Is there a way to turn off suggestions permanently?

Yes, go to Settings > Time & language > Typing and turn off “Text suggestions”. You can also disable autocorrect and highlighting separately.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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