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# autocorrectionType

The autocorrection style for the text object.

```
optional var autocorrectionType: UITextAutocorrectionType { get set }
```

## Discussion

This property determines whether autocorrection is enabled or disabled during typing. With autocorrection enabled, the text object tracks unknown words and suggests a more suitable replacement candidate to the user, replacing the typed text automatically unless the user explicitly overrides the action.

The default value for this property is [`UITextAutocorrectionType.default`](/documentation/UIKit/UITextAutocorrectionType/default), which for most input methods results in autocorrection being enabled.

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