Can I disable these popups

Ian Brooke 1 Reputation point
2026-10-12T16:45:55.3866667+00:00

In a program using a textbox (and possibly other controls) when the user comes to type they often see a popup suggestions of (usually) 3 suggested words. In many cases, including my current one, these suggestions are totally inappropriate, they have nothing to do with what the user is typing , they are distracting and confusing because the user thinks they need to select one. There should be a simple way to turn off these suggestions for the control, or the window or the app.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
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  1. Ian-T 14,120 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-10-12T23:21:01.0766667+00:00

    Hi @Ian Brooke

    As a workaround, try pressing Esc when the suggestions appear to dismiss the popup without selecting anything.

    If this happens in a browser-based program, test the same textbox in an InPrivate/Incognito window. If the suggestions disappear there, temporarily disable writing-assistance or language extensions, such as grammar, translation, or autocomplete tools, to identify which one is generating them.

    If the popup occurs only in one particular program, it is likely controlled by that program rather than by a universal Windows setting. In that case, check the program for options named Smart Compose, inline suggestions, writing assistance, or autocomplete. If no such option exists, submitting feedback to the program’s developer would be the practical next step.

    Thank you for your understanding

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