TextEdit question

[fine0023]

Whenever I use TextEdit, I find it annoying that it automatically corrects misspelled/unknown words. I know I can go to 'spelling and grammar' and uncheck the 'check spelling while typing' and 'correct spelling automatically' options, but this is also annoying because I have to do this each time I start the program. Is there a way to make these settings permanent?
I was also thinking of just getting a different program such as TextMate....so if anyone has any thoughts on that program compared with textedit, feel free to share. Thanks.

 

[Dave Braine]

In my TextEdit(v1.6) Preferences there is the option to choose automatic correction, or not. However, it doesn't work for me, misspelt words stay misspelt.

 

[wrldwzrd89]

Try changing the system-wide settings in System Preferences -> Keyboard that control this behavior.

 

[talmy]

Settings are permanent here. Sounds like a corrupt preferences file. Try deleting com.apple.TextEdit.plist.

 

[Dave Braine]

Try deleting com.apple.TextEdit.plist.

Nope. That didn't work.

 

[wrldwzrd89]

Try changing the system-wide settings in System Preferences -> Keyboard that control this behavior.

I misspoke here. The settings live in Language and Text -> Text tab: Use symbol and text substitution, and correct spelling automatically.

 

[benwiggy]

What are you using TextEdit for?

If you need a text editor (i.e. something that only manipulates text, and does not formatting, for scripting etc), I would recommend TextWrangler, which is free, or BBEdit, it's paid-for bigger brother.

If you want a word processor, then use Pages or NeoOffice.

TextEdit isn't really very good at either function.