topic Re: Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix in Galaxy S22

My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

Wesli — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:46:33 GMT

I have tried everything to get my phone to autocorrect "thr" to "the".

Can't figure it out.

It was comical when I searched for a solution how many "thr" typos I found in thr comunity. Anyone figured this out?

Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

Oxford — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:33:09 GMT

Maybe you should just type it correctly to begin with? Just askin'...

Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

SteadyStatus21 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:49:11 GMT

Hello @Wesli!
I am assuming that you use Samsung Keyboard, please let me know if that is not the case.

In Samsung Keyboard, it learns your patterns and how you type. One of the downsides of that is sometimes it adds words that are not correct.

The simple way to get rid of it is to hold on the word for 2 seconds, and then when it prompts you to remove the word, confirm it.

I have attached a screenshot to help you.

-SteadyStatus21

Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

user751201tmO21 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:55:56 GMT

Look at the screenshot collage I've attached ... I typed "thr" ... notice the cursor is still attached on the end of 'r'.

The next key I tapped was the spacebar.

Notice the keyboard did the proper autocorrect. (lower collage).

And NO, I did not tap the "the" word in the 'spelling suggestion bar'.

I say this works correctly for me because we use GBoard ...

When we first tried GBoard, we found it superior to and more flexible than the Sammy keyboard.
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Re: Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

Wesli — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:18:05 GMT

Thanks foe the reply. I have tried this but it hasn't worked. If I type thr, then it appears on thr far left of thr predictive text bar.
If I hold down on it, nothing happens. If I hold down on thr middle word or the right word, I can delete those.
If I type th and look down at the bar, thr is not listed in the predictive text so I can't delete it.
Frustrating

Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

ChaosSaber — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:18:47 GMT

Hold down on thr and delete it

Re: Re: Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how ..

SteadyStatus21 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:21:21 GMT

Hmmm, that it quite odd. I will let you know if I think of a solution.

-SteadyStatus21

Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

userH0TEOjbpSR — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:49:09 GMT

here's what I did to fix this. I added "thr" to my text shortcuts, with "the" as the "expanded phrase"

Re: Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

Wesli — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:56:24 GMT

Oh.... my... goodness. Literally genius. I would vote for you for president:)
Easy fix. Thanks so much!!

Re: Re: Re: Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out ..

Wesli — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:57:09 GMT

Last comment on this thread did it with text shortcut 🙂 thanks for your help!

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure ..

SteadyStatus21 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:01:27 GMT

Awesome, be sure to mark that as the solution to help other members!

Thank you!

Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

ZackC — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:56:38 GMT

Outstanding solution with the text shortcut. The "thr" was driving me nuts too.

Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

Members_OuRFkOR — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 02:14:36 GMT

This is a fine workaround, but doesn't solve the main issue.

Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

Members_OuRFkOR — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 23:00:56 GMT

not everyone has delicate ballet fingers

Re: Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

useraPPvWjtQ36 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 17:55:31 GMT

Worked for me too! Thank you SO MUCH! The fact that we have to do this workaround is ridiculous, but thanks to you we have a solution!

Re: Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

userxLZkVPChGH — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:00:31 GMT

**bleep** you

Re: Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

userxLZkVPChGH — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:01:03 GMT

Maybe you should shut up or stop being a piece of **bleep**!

Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

Cluelessdude — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 02:02:57 GMT

Great suggestion but for a man with small fingers, it shouldn't happen in the first place, yet it does because grammarly will not activate and the alternative, Samsung keyboard has predictive texting that is predictive only in its TITLE, having a mind of its own

Re: My auto correct won't correct "thr" to "the" can't figure out how to fix

Fred Stevens — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:13:00 GMT

You should be punched in the face by the next 500 people you meet.