How to Prevent Dictionary Suggestions in Spotlight on an iPhone

Written by Jack Lloyd

Last Updated: May 25, 2021 Tested

10 second version:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap Spotlight Search.
4. Tap the green "Suggestions in Look Up" switch.

Steps

1
Open the Settings app.
2
Tap General.
3
Tap Spotlight Search.
4
Tap the green "Suggestions in Look Up" switch. This will prevent Spotlight from displaying apps, web pages, and documents that pertain to any word you choose to look up.

Warnings

Disabling suggestions may prevent you from being able to find documents or apps on your phone while using Spotlight.

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This article was written by Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher.

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Updated: May 25, 2021

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