Autocorrect does not work

[exegesisget]

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Operating System

Windows x64

Version information

OnlyOffice 9.2.1

Expected Behavior

Autocorrect does not work in OnlyOffice. I typed a whole line of dashes/hyphens in one sentence to turn into a strip using autocorrect, but it doesn't work at all from the word, and other autocorrect functions don't work either. I tested it on two distributions: Windows 10 and Xubuntu.

Actual Behavior

Autocorrect does not work in OnlyOffice. I typed a whole line of dashes/hyphens in one sentence to turn into a strip using autocorrect, but it doesn't work at all from the word, and other autocorrect functions don't work either. I tested it on two distributions: Windows 10 and Xubuntu.

Reproduction Steps

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Additional information

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[ElenaMaaya]

Hello @exegesisget !

Thank you for reporting the issue!
We have tested the situation on our side: using the English language on Windows 11 Pro with Desktop Editors 9.2.1, the described problem does not occur — autocorrection (including the conversion of a sequence of hyphens into a line) works as expected.
To investigate this issue further, we kindly ask you to provide the following information:
The input language you are using when testing autocorrection.
A screencast (screen recording) showing:
the process of typing a sequence of hyphens;
the lack of conversion into a line or other expected autocorrection changes;
other examples of autocorrection features that are not working (if applicable).

This will help us pinpoint the cause of the issue and find a solution.

If you have any additional observations or details that might be helpful, please include them in your reply.

[exegesisget]

Hello @exegesisget !

Thank you for reporting the issue! We have tested the situation on our side: using the English language on Windows 11 Pro with Desktop Editors 9.2.1, the described problem does not occur — autocorrection (including the conversion of a sequence of hyphens into a line) works as expected. To investigate this issue further, we kindly ask you to provide the following information: The input language you are using when testing autocorrection. A screencast (screen recording) showing: the process of typing a sequence of hyphens; the lack of conversion into a line or other expected autocorrection changes; other examples of autocorrection features that are not working (if applicable).

This will help us pinpoint the cause of the issue and find a solution.

If you have any additional observations or details that might be helpful, please include them in your reply.

I recently recorded a video with the autocorrect of dashes and hyphens and it really shows that the autocorrect does NOT work. I tried both with the English layout and with the Russian one. In this list of autocorrect, I did not find this replacement for dashes and hyphens. Because either it's not there, or it's not found.

simplescreenrecorder-2026-02-09_14.21.57.mp4

[ElenaMaaya]

@exegesisget,
How to enable hyphen‑to‑dash conversion in ONLYOFFICE:

Go to File → Advanced Settings → Proofing → AutoCorrect Options.
Open the AutoFormat As You Type tab.
Check the option «Hyphens (–) with dash (—)».
Make sure «Replace as you type» is enabled (checked).
Click OK to save.

The feature works with both English and Russian keyboard layouts.

Math auto‑correction (e.g., equation formatting) only works inside a graphical formula field (inserted via Insert → Equation). It won’t apply in regular text paragraphs.

According to the screencast, no issues were detected — the function works as expected when properly configured.

We are closing this issue as a support question since no bug was found.

Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions — we’re always happy to help!

[exegesisget]

@exegesisget, How to enable hyphen‑to‑dash conversion in ONLYOFFICE:

Go to File → Advanced Settings → Proofing → AutoCorrect Options. Open the AutoFormat As You Type tab. Check the option «Hyphens (–) with dash (—)». Make sure «Replace as you type» is enabled (checked). Click OK to save.

The feature works with both English and Russian keyboard layouts.

Math auto‑correction (e.g., equation formatting) only works inside a graphical formula field (inserted via Insert → Equation). It won’t apply in regular text paragraphs.

According to the screencast, no issues were detected — the function works as expected when properly configured.

We are closing this issue as a support question since no bug was found.

Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions — we’re always happy to help!

Autocorrect is enabled by default and it doesn't work at all!

[ElenaMaaya]

Autocorrect is enabled by default and it doesn't work at all!

We’re committed to resolving this issue. Could you kindly show us the specific scenario where the autocorrection problem happens?

[exegesisget]

Autocorrect is enabled by default and it doesn't work at all!

We’re committed to resolving this issue. Could you kindly show us the specific scenario where the autocorrection problem happens?

I've shown you the problem in autocorrect several times. Here's the third video recording, if you don't understand it again, then I can hardly prove anything, even with a video recording.

Although you can insert borders on the autocorrect screen, which is essentially what I need.

simplescreenrecorder-2026-02-09_16.59.33.mp4

[ElenaMaaya]

@exegesisget ,
Thank you for reaching out to us — we really appreciate your feedback and effort in reporting this issue!
To help us investigate and resolve the problem effectively, we’ll need a bit more information. Could you please provide a detailed reproduction scenario? Specifically, we’d appreciate:
Step‑by‑step instructions on how to reproduce the issue.
Expected result: what you anticipated to happen.
Actual result: what actually occurred (including any error messages).
System information: OS version, browser (if applicable), app/service version, etc.
A screencast or additional screenshots showing the problem in action (if possible).

The screenshot you’ve shared is helpful, but unfortunately it doesn’t give us enough context to pinpoint the root cause. With more details, we’ll be able to replicate the issue and work on a fix.

We’re committed to resolving this if it’s a genuine bug, and your cooperation will make that process much smoother.
Looking forward to your reply!

[Rita-Bubnova]

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