====== Disable OS X Spell Checking – Totally & System-wide ======

Tired of annoying "red dots" under every single word because your language is not supported by OS X spell-checker? Here's what to do to completely disable it. System-wide & for ever.


===== Solution =====

To disable SpellChecker you need to rename folder containing its resource files. Simply open Terminal and write down:

    cd /System/Library/Services/AppleSpell.service/Contents/
    sudo mv Resources Resources_DISABLED

Original source of solution: [[http://www.chromescreen.com/disable-spell-checker-in-mac-osx-system-wide/]]


===== El Capitan Solution =====

  - Go to System Preferences → Keyboard → Text
  - Untick "Correct spelling automatically"
  - From Spelling dropdown, choose "Set up" and select any **single** language you do **not** use
  - Confirm, go back and select "Automatic by language" from dropdown menu

Original source of solution: [[https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2577594?tstart=0]]


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