# Charm - Writing Assistant for Mac

Charm is a native macOS app ($9.99 one-time purchase) that fixes spelling, corrects grammar, and predicts your next word across every Mac app. Works in Mail, Slack, Notes, VS Code, and anywhere else you type. On-device, private, no subscription.

- [Charm for Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/): Download and learn about Charm, the native Mac writing assistant.
- [Charm Blog](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/): Guides, comparisons, and tips for better writing on Mac.
- [Charm Support](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/faq): One place for every Charm question - what it does, pricing and privacy before you buy, plus permissions and setup, corrections, browsers and Fix Selection, features, and licensing for using it.

## Category Hubs

- [Feature Guides](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/category/feature-guides): Word prediction, grammar, spelling, text replacement, emoji shortcuts, email writing - everything Charm does, deeply explained.
- [Pillar Guides](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/category/pillar-guides): The complete picture - every angle of writing tools, autocorrect, grammar, privacy, and typing productivity on Mac.
- [Comparisons](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/category/comparisons): Charm vs Grammarly, LanguageTool, Apple Intelligence, and every other writing tool you have heard of.
- [How-To Guides](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/category/how-to-guides): Step-by-step guides for setting up writing tools, fixing autocorrect, and improving your Mac writing setup.
- [For You](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/category/for-you): Recommendations tailored to specific writers - students, developers, freelancers, ESL writers, podcasters, and more.
- [Concepts](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/category/concepts): What is autocorrect? Word prediction? On-device AI? Definitions, explanations, and the science behind writing tools.
- [Troubleshooting](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/category/troubleshooting): Fixes for common autocorrect, grammar, and prediction issues on Mac. Quick diagnostics for every failure mode.
- [Best-Of Lists](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/category/best-of-lists): Ranked lists of the best Mac writing apps, tools, and tips. The shortlist for every writing scenario.

## Feature Guides

- [Word Prediction on Mac: The Complete Guide (2026)](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/word-prediction-mac-complete-guide): macOS has no native word prediction on desktop. How Oracle works, why iOS has it and Mac doesn't, and how to enable it system-wide.
- [How to Get Word Prediction on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-get-word-prediction-mac): macOS has no native word prediction on desktop. This step-by-step guide shows you how to install Charm and enable Oracle for system-wide next-word prediction in every Mac app.
- [How to Set Up Predictive Text on Mac Desktop](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-set-up-predictive-text-mac-desktop): Looking for predictive text on Mac desktop? macOS has no built-in equivalent to iPhone's feature. This guide explains why and shows you how to set it up with Charm in minutes.
- [Does Mac Have Word Prediction? The Full Picture](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/does-mac-have-word-prediction): The direct answer: macOS has no native next-word prediction on desktop. This guide explains what writing features Mac does have, why iOS has prediction but Mac doesn't, and how Charm fills the gap.
- [How Does Word Prediction Work on Mac?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-does-word-prediction-work-mac): A clear technical explanation of how word prediction works on Mac: context analysis, language models, on-device vs cloud processing, and how Charm's Oracle delivers predictions privately as you type.
- [iPhone Predictive Text vs Mac: Why Desktop Lags Behind](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/iphone-predictive-text-vs-mac-desktop): iOS has had predictive text since 2014. macOS still has no native equivalent over a decade later. This guide explains why the gap exists and how Charm's Oracle brings the same experience to Mac desktop.
- [Real-Time Grammar Correction on Mac: The Complete Guide](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/real-time-grammar-correction-mac-guide): macOS has spell check but no real-time grammar correction. How Polish fires at punctuation boundaries to fix grammar as you type in every app.
- [How to Get Grammar Correction While Typing on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/grammar-correction-while-typing-mac): macOS has no built-in grammar correction while typing. Here is how to set up Charm's Polish feature for automatic, real-time grammar fixing in every Mac app.
- [How to Enable Automatic Grammar Fixing in Every App on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/automatic-grammar-fixing-every-app-mac): Most grammar tools only work in browsers. Charm's Polish fixes grammar automatically in every Mac app - native apps, browsers, and everything else. Here is how to set it up.
- [Does Mac Have Real-Time Grammar Correction?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/does-mac-have-real-time-grammar-correction): macOS has spell check but no real-time grammar correction. Learn what the difference is, why Grammarly does not fill the gap on Mac, and how Charm's Polish does.
- [Grammar Correction While Typing vs Post-Edit: What Is the Difference?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/grammar-correction-while-typing-vs-post-edit): Real-time grammar correction while typing catches errors before they are sent. Post-edit tools like Grammarly require a separate review step. Here is when to use each approach.
- [Spelling Correction on Mac: The Complete Guide](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/spelling-correction-mac-complete-guide): How macOS spell check works, why it fails in many apps, and how Charm's Spells corrects silently in-place across every Mac app in under 200ms.
- [How to Get Automatic Spelling Correction in Every App on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/automatic-spelling-correction-every-app-mac): macOS spell check only covers native apps. Here is how to get automatic spelling correction in every Mac app - including apps that bypass macOS text services.
- [How to Fix Spelling While You Type on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/fix-spelling-while-typing-mac): macOS marks spelling errors but leaves you to fix them manually. Here is how to get spelling corrected automatically as you type on Mac - in every app, with no interruptions.
- [Why Mac Spell Check Stops Working in Some Apps](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/why-mac-spell-check-stops-working-some-apps): Mac spell check only works inside native AppKit apps. Here is why it disappears in many modern Mac apps - and how Charm's kernel-level approach fixes this for every app.
- [Real-Time Spelling Correction vs Red Squiggles: What Is the Difference?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/real-time-spelling-correction-vs-red-squiggles): Red squiggles mark errors and wait for you to fix them. Real-time correction fixes them silently as you type. Here is why the difference matters for professional writing on Mac.
- [Text Replacement on Mac: The Complete Guide to Shortcuts and Snippets](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/text-replacement-mac-complete-guide): macOS built-in text replacement and its app-coverage limits. How Charm extends it system-wide and how to build a personal shortcut library.
- [How to Set Up Text Replacements That Work in Every App on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/text-replacements-every-app-mac): macOS built-in text replacement fails in Electron apps. Charm uses CGEventTap at the kernel level so your replacements fire everywhere - including every modern productivity app.
- [How to Build a Personal Text Shortcut Library on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/personal-text-shortcut-library-mac): A practical guide to building a text shortcut library on Mac that actually gets used. Covers the best categories, trigger naming conventions, and how to keep it growing.
- [Text Replacement vs Text Expansion on Mac: What Is the Difference?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/text-replacement-vs-text-expansion-mac): Confused by 'text replacement' vs 'text expansion' on Mac? They mean the same thing. Here is the history behind both terms and what they mean for Mac users today.
- [Why Mac Text Replacement Does Not Work in Every App](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/mac-text-replacement-not-working-every-app): Mac text replacement failing in some apps is not a bug - it is an architectural gap. Electron apps bypass NSTextView entirely. Here is why, and how to fix it with Charm.
- [Emoji Shortcuts on Mac: Type Any Emoji Without Leaving Your Keyboard](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/emoji-shortcuts-mac-guide): How to set up text-trigger-to-emoji shortcuts that fire in every Mac app without interrupting your typing flow.
- [How to Type Emojis with Text Shortcuts on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/type-emojis-text-shortcuts-mac): Stop opening the emoji picker. Learn two native methods, their limits, and how Charm text shortcuts expand emoji in every Mac app at the kernel level.
- [How to Create Custom Emoji Shortcuts on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/custom-emoji-shortcuts-mac): Guide to building a custom emoji shortcut library on Mac: trigger conventions, naming system, and starter sets for professional, casual, and social media use.
- [How to Get Spell Check and Grammar Correction in Any Email App on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/spell-check-grammar-any-email-app-mac): Apple Mail has spell check but no grammar correction. Web email clients have inconsistent coverage. Charm provides both, uniformly, in every email app on your Mac.

## Pillar Guides

- [The Complete Guide to Autocorrect on Mac (2026)](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/complete-guide-autocorrect-mac): Comprehensive guide to autocorrect on Mac - types, tools, privacy, and how to choose.
- [The Complete Guide to Writing Tools for Mac (2026)](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/complete-guide-writing-tools-mac): The full landscape of Mac writing tools by category - correction, grammar, AI, text expansion.
- [The Complete Guide to Grammar Checking on Mac (2026)](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/complete-guide-grammar-checking-mac): How grammar checking works on Mac, all tools compared, and how to get system-wide real-time correction.
- [The Complete Guide to Private Writing on Mac (2026)](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/complete-guide-privacy-writing-mac): Which writing tools send your text to the cloud, who it affects, and how to write privately on Mac.
- [The Complete Guide to Typing Productivity on Mac (2026)](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/complete-guide-typing-productivity-mac): Speed, accuracy, correction, prediction, and focus - every lever for typing productivity on Mac.
- [The Complete Guide to Writing Better Emails on Mac (2026)](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/complete-guide-email-writing-mac): Write emails faster, with fewer typos and a personal shortcut library that fires in every email app - the complete Mac email-writing stack in one guide.

## Troubleshooting

- [Autocorrect Not Working on Mac: How to Fix It](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/autocorrect-not-working-mac-fix): Autocorrect stopped working after an update, or never worked in Slack and VS Code. Full diagnostic and fix for each cause.
- [How to Grant Accessibility Permissions to Charm on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-accessibility-permissions-mac-fix): Charm needs one Accessibility permission to work in every app. How to grant it and fix the toggle if it won't stay on.
- [Charm Not Correcting Spelling: Troubleshooting Guide](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-not-correcting-spelling-fix): Spells is on but corrections aren't showing. Common causes and fix for each: permission, per-app toggle, personal dictionary.
- [Charm Not Working in a Specific App: How to Fix](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-not-working-specific-app-fix): Why Charm stops working in one app - secure input mode, per-app toggle, Electron architecture - and how to resolve each.
- [Why macOS Autocorrects the Wrong Words](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/why-does-macos-autocorrect-wrong-words): Why Apple's autocorrect changes correct words, flags names, and makes contextual errors - and what to do about it.
- [Autocorrect Keeps Changing Correct Words on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/autocorrect-keeps-changing-words-mac-fix): Personal dictionary, contextual errors, and per-app toggles are the three tools that stop autocorrect from "fixing" correct words.
- [Word Prediction Not Working on Mac: Fix](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/word-prediction-not-working-mac-fix): Oracle is on but nothing appears, or Tab doesn't accept suggestions. Most common causes and their fixes.
- [Grammar Checker Not Working on Mac: Solutions](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/grammar-checker-not-working-mac-fix): Polish is on but grammar errors aren't being fixed. Why grammar correction is harder and how to get it working in every app.
- [Why Spelling Errors Aren't Being Caught on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/spelling-errors-not-caught-mac-fix): Real-word substitutions, names, and code always slip through. What to expect from autocorrect and how to reduce the gap with Charm.

## Listicles

- [Best Mac Writing Apps in 2026: The Complete Roundup](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-mac-writing-apps-2026): Full landscape of Mac writing apps by category, use case, and how to add system-wide correction to any of them.
- [7 Best Free Writing Tools for Mac in 2026](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-free-writing-tools-mac): Honest list of the best free options - macOS built-ins, Grammarly Free, LanguageTool, Hemingway - and where the gap is.
- [10 Autocorrect Tips for Mac That Actually Work](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/top-autocorrect-tips-mac): 10 quick configuration wins - personal dictionary, Text Replacements, per-app settings, Charm for Electron apps - each takes under 2 minutes.
- [5 Reasons Grammarly Isn't Working Properly on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/reasons-grammarly-not-working-mac): Most Grammarly issues on Mac aren't bugs. They're design constraints - app coverage, Electron, and cloud processing explained.
- [8 Mac Writing Productivity Tips That Save Real Time](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/mac-writing-productivity-tips): Real-time correction, word prediction, Focus mode, Text Replacements - the 8 tips that compound fastest for Mac writers.
- [6 Common Autocorrect Mistakes Mac Users Make](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/common-autocorrect-mistakes-mac): Most Mac users never configure autocorrect. The 6 mistakes that make it less useful than it should be, and how to fix each.
- [7 Signs You Need a Better Writing Tool on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/signs-need-better-writing-tool-mac): Re-reading every Slack message, pasting into Grammarly to check, ignoring Electron apps - the 7 signs your setup isn't working.
- [8 Mac Apps Where Autocorrect Doesn't Work (And What to Do)](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/mac-apps-autocorrect-doesnt-work): Slack, VS Code, Discord, Notion, Linear, Figma - 73% of Mac productivity apps bypass macOS autocorrect. Here's the fix for each.
- [Autocorrect vs Spell Check vs Grammar Check: What's the Difference?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/differences-autocorrect-spellcheck-grammarly): Three different tools that catch different errors at different times. A clear comparison table and guide to which you need.

## Glossary

- [What Is Autocorrect? A Complete Definition](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/what-is-autocorrect): Autocorrect defined - how it works technically, the difference from spell check and grammar check, and why Mac's built-in version misses so much.
- [What Is Word Prediction? Definition and How It Works](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/what-is-word-prediction): Word prediction suggests your next word before you've started typing it. How language models power it, and how Oracle does it on-device.
- [What Is a Grammar Checker? Definition and How It Works](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/what-is-grammar-checker): Grammar checkers analyze sentence structure - not just spelling. What they catch, what they miss, and how Mac's built-in checker compares to Charm's Polish.
- [What Is Text Replacement? Definition and How It Works on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/what-is-text-replacement): Text replacement expands short abbreviations into full phrases. How it works on Mac, its Electron limitation, and how Oracle complements it.
- [What Is Spell Check? Definition, How It Works, and Its Limits](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/what-is-spell-check): Spell check flags words not in its dictionary. It catches 80% of misspellings but 0% of real-word errors like their/there/they're.
- [What Is a Writing Assistant? Definition and Types](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/what-is-writing-assistant): Writing assistants range from real-time autocorrect to AI drafting tools. The four types explained, and which works system-wide on Mac.
- [What Is a Personal Dictionary? Definition and How to Use It on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/what-is-personal-dictionary): Your personal dictionary stores words spell check should never flag. Where it lives, what to add, and how adding 25 words cuts false corrections by 40%.
- [What Is the Mac Accessibility API and Why Does It Matter for Writing Tools?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/what-is-accessibility-api-mac): The Accessibility API lets apps observe text in other apps. Why 73% of productivity apps block standard autocorrect, and how Charm works around it.

## Persona
- [Best Writing Tools for Job Seekers on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-writing-tools-job-seekers-mac): Cover letters, LinkedIn, thank-you emails. Error-free job application writing on Mac.

- [Best Writing Tools for Adults with ADHD on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-writing-tools-adhd-mac): ADHD causes impulsivity-driven typos. Tools that catch errors without adding friction or extra steps to the writing workflow.
- [Best Writing Tools for People with Dysgraphia on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-writing-tools-dysgraphia-mac): Dysgraphia makes the mechanics of writing harder. Mac tools that reduce friction and catch errors silently.
- [Best Writing Tools for Slow Typists on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/writing-tools-slow-typists-mac): Word prediction and text replacements help slow typists write more in less time.
- [Building Writing Confidence on Mac with the Right Tools](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/writing-confidence-tools-mac): How real-time silent correction helps writers stop second-guessing every message before sending.
- [Best Mac Writing Tools for Writers Over 50](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/mac-writing-tools-over-50): Mac tools that support mature writers without requiring workflow changes.
- [Best Mac Apps for Adults with Dyslexia](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-mac-apps-adult-dyslexia): Specialist dyslexia tools cost $80-200/year. The complete Mac toolkit for dyslexic adults at work.
- [Best Tools for Professional English Writing on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/professional-english-writing-tools-mac): Mac tools that raise the standard of written English for professional contexts.
- [Mac Writing Tools That Help with Writing Anxiety](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/writing-anxiety-tools-mac): Tools that correct silently without highlighting mistakes publicly in shared screens or presentations.
- [Writing Tools for Mac Users with Carpal Tunnel or RSI](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/writing-tools-carpal-tunnel-mac): Word prediction and autocorrect reduce typing load. The complete ergonomic writing setup for Mac.
- [Privacy-Safe Writing Tools for Medical, Legal, and Finance Professionals on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/mac-writing-tools-medical-legal-finance): On-device correction tools that meet regulated industries' privacy requirements.
- [Best Writing Tools for Entrepreneurs and Founders on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/mac-writing-tools-entrepreneurs): Writing stack for founders who write pitches, investor updates, and product announcements all in one day.
- [Best Writing Tools for Content Creators on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/mac-writing-tools-content-creators): Tools that keep writing quality consistent across Notion, Google Docs, social, and email.
- [Best Writing Tools for Academics and Researchers on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/mac-writing-tools-academia): Grammar and spelling correction in LaTeX, Word, Google Scholar, and academic email.
- [Best Writing Tools for Podcasters on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/writing-tools-for-podcasters-mac): Show notes, descriptions, social posts, and sponsor copy - the writing stack for podcasters on Mac.
- [Mac Writing Tools for People with Attention Difficulties](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/attention-difficulties-writing-mac): Real-time correction catches errors at the moment of creation, before attention moves on.
- [Best Writing Tools for Developers on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-mac-writing-tools-developers): VS Code blocks macOS autocorrect. How developers get spelling and grammar correction in Slack, GitHub, and Electron apps.
- [Best Writing Tools for Students on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-mac-writing-tools-students): Grammarly at $144/year vs Charm at $9.99 once - and which actually follows students across Pages, Docs, and Slack.
- [Best Writing Tools for Writers and Authors on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-mac-writing-tools-writers-authors): Scrivener, iA Writer, Ulysses - and how to layer real-time correction without breaking writing flow.
- [Best Writing Tools for Remote Workers on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-mac-writing-tools-remote-workers): Remote workers write 60% more Slack messages than office workers. The tools that make every async message count.
- [Best Mac Writing Tools for Non-Native English Speakers](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-mac-writing-tools-non-native-english-speakers): Real-time grammar correction catches article and agreement patterns that ESL writers know the rules for but miss in fast typing.
- [Best Writing Tools for Freelancers on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-mac-writing-tools-freelancers): Freelancers send 47+ written communications per day - how to keep quality consistent across every app with no team behind you.
- [The Best Mac Setup for Writers in 2026](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-mac-setup-for-writers): Writing app by work type, system-wide correction, Focus mode, and notification hygiene - the complete Mac writing stack.

## Educational
- [Why Apple Intelligence Doesn't Replace Real-Time Autocorrect](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/why-apple-intelligence-doesnt-replace-autocorrect): Post-edit rewriting vs real-time correction. Different moments, different tools.
- [Autocorrect on macOS Sequoia: What Changed](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/autocorrect-macos-sequoia): Sequoia added Apple Intelligence but barely changed autocorrect. Electron gap remains.
- [Autocorrect Not Working on macOS Ventura: Fix](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/autocorrect-not-working-macos-ventura-fix): System Settings path, Electron explanation, and the upgrade path to Charm.

- [Is Autocorrect Worth It on Mac? An Honest Assessment](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/is-autocorrect-worth-it-mac): The actual data on where autocorrect helps, where it hurts, and what a well-configured setup looks like.
- [What Is Autocorrect and How Does It Work?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/what-is-autocorrect-how-it-works): How autocorrect works on Mac - dictionary lookup, language models, and why context-aware correction is more accurate.
- [Does Autocorrect Actually Improve Productivity? The Research](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/does-autocorrect-improve-productivity-research): Research on autocorrect and typing productivity - 17-22% keystroke reduction, when it helps, when it hurts.
- [How Does Word Prediction Work? The AI Behind It](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-does-word-prediction-work-ai): How n-gram models and transformer-based AI power word prediction, and how Oracle runs context-aware inference on-device.
- [Why Grammar Checking Matters for Professional Writing](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/why-grammar-checking-matters-professional-writing): 59% of readers distrust a business with grammar errors. Why grammar checking matters and what real-time correction changes.
- [The Privacy Risks of AI Writing Tools Explained](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/ai-writing-tools-privacy-risks-explained): Most writing tools send every keystroke to remote servers. Which ones do it, what the real risks are, and what on-device tools offer.
- [The Science of Typing Errors: Why We Make Typos](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/science-of-typing-errors-why-we-make-typos): Typos are a predictable result of motor memory and language prediction. Why we catch only 20% of our own errors and how real-time correction helps.
- [What Is On-Device AI and Why Does It Protect Your Privacy?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/what-is-on-device-ai-privacy): On-device AI runs the full model locally - no data leaves your device. How it works, what Apple Silicon enables, and the tradeoffs vs cloud.

## How-To Guides
- [Spell Check and Grammar for Scrivener on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/spell-check-grammar-scrivener-mac): Grammarly breaks in Scrivener with comments and footnotes. Scrivener is native, so Charm corrects inline there.
- [Spell Check and Grammar for Obsidian on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/spell-check-grammar-obsidian-mac): Obsidian is Electron: Charm uses Fix Selection there. Harper's free plugin gives inline checking inside Obsidian.
- [Using Voice Dictation and Autocorrect Together on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/voice-dictation-and-autocorrect-together-mac): Dictate with Wispr Flow or Apple Dictation, Charm corrects output automatically.
- [How to Write a Cover Letter on Mac Without Typos](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-write-cover-letter-mac-no-typos): 5-step guide to error-free cover letters across Pages, Google Docs, and web portals.
- [How to Write LinkedIn Messages Without Grammar Mistakes on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/writing-linkedin-messages-without-mistakes-mac): Real-time grammar correction for LinkedIn InMail and connection requests.
- [How to Write Better Performance Reviews on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-write-performance-reviews-mac): Error-free reviews across Google Docs, Lattice, Culture Amp, Notion, and 15Five.
- [Writing Client Proposals on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/writing-client-proposals-mac): Professional proposal setup across Pages, Google Docs, Notion, and Keynote.

- [How to Improve Your English Writing on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/improve-english-writing-mac): Real-time grammar correction and word prediction lift writing quality across every Mac app.
- [How to Write Better Academic English on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-write-academic-english-mac): How to configure Mac for academic-quality output - precision, formality, and zero errors.
- [How to Reduce Typos in Professional Communications on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/reduce-typos-professional-communications-mac): Real-time correction catches errors before you hit send - across every app.
- [How to Proofread Your Own Writing on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-proofread-own-writing-mac): Tools and techniques that catch what your brain skips when self-proofreading.
- [How to Write Better Slack Messages on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-write-better-slack-messages): Get autocorrect and grammar checking working in Slack on Mac.
- [How to Write Better GitHub Pull Requests on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-write-github-prs-well-mac): Clear PR descriptions speed up review. How to write them well and get autocorrect in GitHub.
- [How Accurate Is Your Typing? Testing and Improving Accuracy on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/typing-accuracy-test-mac): How to measure your actual error rate and how real-time correction closes the gap.
- [How to Enable Autocorrect on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-enable-autocorrect-mac): Step-by-step guide to enabling autocorrect in macOS and upgrading it with Charm.
- [How to Fix Autocorrect on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-fix-autocorrect-mac): Every common autocorrect problem on Mac and the fastest fix for each.
- [How to Set Up Charm on Your Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-set-up-charm-mac): Download, install, and configure Charm in under two minutes.
- [How to Use Charm's Spells Feature](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-use-charm-spelling-correction): How Charm's real-time spelling correction works and how to get the most from it.
- [How to Use Charm's Polish Feature for Grammar](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-use-charm-grammar-correction): How Polish fixes sentence-level grammar at every punctuation boundary.
- [How to Use Oracle Word Prediction in Charm](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-use-charm-word-prediction): Context-aware next-word prediction with Tab-to-accept across every Mac app.
- [How to Add Words to Your Mac's Personal Dictionary](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-add-words-personal-dictionary-mac): Stop autocorrect from flagging your proper nouns and technical terms.
- [How to Disable Autocorrect in Specific Apps on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-disable-autocorrect-specific-apps-mac): macOS has no per-app toggle - Charm does. How to control correction selectively.
- [How to Configure Charm Per App and Per Website](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-configure-charm-per-app): Toggle spelling, grammar, and prediction independently for each app.
- [How to Improve Typing Accuracy on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-improve-typing-accuracy-mac): Real-time correction, keyboard settings, and personal dictionary for fewer errors.
- [How to Write Faster on Mac Using Autocomplete and Prediction](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-write-faster-mac): Word prediction, text replacements, and real-time correction to cut writing time.
- [How to Reduce Typos on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-reduce-typos-mac): Why you miss 80% of your own typos and how real-time correction catches them first.
- [How to Set Up Word Prediction on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-set-up-word-prediction-mac): Charm Oracle vs macOS predictive text - when each applies and how to enable both.
- [How to Check Grammar in Every App on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-check-grammar-every-mac-app): Get real-time grammar correction in Slack, VS Code, browser, and every other Mac app.
- [How to Get Autocorrect Working in Apple Notes](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-autocorrect-in-notes-mac): Notes supports autocorrect natively - how to add grammar and word prediction on top.
- [How to Enable Autocorrect in Slack on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-autocorrect-in-slack-mac): Why Slack blocks macOS autocorrect and how Charm fixes it via the Accessibility API.
- [How to Get Spelling Correction in VS Code on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-autocorrect-in-vscode-mac): VS Code doesn't support macOS autocorrect - how to get correction via Charm and extensions.
- [How to Get Autocorrect in Terminal on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-autocorrect-in-terminal-mac): Terminal command lines don't support autocorrect - zsh CORRECT and Tab completion are the real answer.
- [How to Improve Autocorrect in Apple Mail on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-autocorrect-in-mail-mac): Mail supports autocorrect natively - how to add grammar correction and prediction for professional email.
- [How to Customize the Correction Glow in Charm](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-customize-autocorrect-glow-charm): Adjust or disable Charm's correction glow - cyan for spelling, blue for grammar, purple for prediction.
- [How to Undo Autocorrect on Mac Instantly](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-undo-autocorrect-mac): Backspace or Cmd+Z to revert. How to prevent future corrections with personal dictionary.
- [How to Use Text Replacements on Mac Effectively](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-use-text-replacements-mac): Set up abbreviation expansion in System Settings and pair it with Charm for a complete writing setup.
- [How to Train Your Mac to Learn Your Writing Style](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-learn-personal-writing-style-mac): Personal dictionary plus Charm's adaptive ML model means fewer false corrections over time.
- [How to Keep Your Writing Private on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-protect-writing-privacy-mac): Audit cloud writing tools and switch to on-device correction with Charm.
- [How to Set Up a Writing Assistant on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-set-up-writing-assistant-mac): Install Charm in under 2 minutes for real-time correction in every app on Mac.
- [How to Build a Personal Dictionary in Charm](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-configure-charm-personal-dictionary): Add 25 words and get 40% fewer false corrections from Charm and macOS autocorrect.
- [How to Configure Text Replacements in Charm](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-configure-charm-text-replacements): How Text Replacements and Charm Oracle layer together for a complete writing productivity setup.
- [How to Set Up Your Mac for Professional Writing](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/how-to-set-up-mac-for-professional-writing): Charm, the right writing app, Focus mode, and a capture system - the complete professional setup.

## Guides
- [Apple Intelligence Writing Tools: Which Apps Do They Work In?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/apple-intelligence-writing-tools-which-apps): Works in Mail, Notes, Pages. Not in Slack, VS Code, Obsidian, or Notion.
- [The Best Writing Stack on Mac in 2026](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-writing-stack-mac-2026): Voice dictation + real-time correction + word prediction. How to build the three-layer stack.
- [Does Wispr Flow Have Autocorrect?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/wispr-flow-autocorrect-mac): No. Wispr Flow transcribes. Charm provides the correction layer alongside it.
- [Best Writing Tools for macOS Sequoia in 2026](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/writing-tools-macos-sequoia): Apple Intelligence + Charm + optional voice input. The complete Sequoia writing stack.

- [Voice Typing vs Autocorrect on Mac: Which Should You Use?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/voice-typing-vs-autocorrect-mac): Voice typing and autocorrect solve different problems. When to use each and when to combine them.
- [Assistive Writing Technology for Mac: A Complete Overview](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/assistive-writing-technology-mac): The full range of assistive writing tools on Mac - autocorrect, voice, prediction, and who each helps most.
- [Best Autocorrect Apps for Mac in 2026](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-autocorrect-for-mac): Every autocorrect option on Mac ranked - built-in, Grammarly, Apple Intelligence, Charm.
- [Best Grammar Checker for Mac in 2026](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-grammar-checker-mac): Grammar checkers for Mac compared by system-wide coverage, accuracy, and price.
- [Best Writing Assistant Apps for Mac in 2026](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-writing-assistant-mac): Real-time correction tools, AI drafting assistants, and editorial apps for Mac compared.
- [Best Spelling Corrector for Mac in 2026](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-spelling-corrector-mac): Spell checking options on Mac - from built-in to Grammarly to Charm.
- [Why macOS Autocorrect Gets It Wrong](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/why-macos-autocorrect-is-bad): Why Apple's built-in autocorrect fails and what to do about it.

## Comparisons
- [Charm vs Raycast: Inline Correction or Hotkey Fix?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-raycast): Raycast fixes text on a hotkey using cloud AI; Charm corrects continuously on-device. Both use the same macOS Accessibility permission.
- [Harper Review: Free Open-Source Grammar Checker](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/harper-grammar-checker-review-mac): Automattic's free, offline, open-source grammar checker. Works in supported editors; no word prediction.
- [Apple Intelligence vs Grammarly on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/apple-intelligence-vs-grammarly-mac): Apple Intelligence is free and private but has no inline correction; Grammarly is deeper but paid and cloud-based.
- [Grammarly vs LanguageTool: Which Wins on Mac?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/grammarly-vs-languagetool-mac): LanguageTool wins on price, privacy and 30+ languages; Grammarly on English depth and tone.
- [Grammarly vs ProWritingAid on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/grammarly-vs-prowritingaid-mac): ProWritingAid for manuscripts and deep reports; Grammarly for everyday writing. Covers the 2026 price rise.
- [Best Cotypist Alternatives for Mac (2026)](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-cotypist-alternatives-mac): Cotypist is Apple Silicon only with a daily word cap on the free tier. Alternatives for Intel Macs and one-time pricing.
- [Charm vs Kerlig: Two One-Time Mac Writing Tools](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-kerlig): Both are one-time purchases. Kerlig is an on-demand AI assistant needing API keys; Charm corrects continuously with no setup.
- [Grammarly for Word on Mac Is Gone: What to Use Now](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/grammarly-for-word-mac-discontinued-alternatives): Grammarly discontinued its Word for Mac add-in. Replacement options including Microsoft Editor, LanguageTool and Charm.
- [Charm vs TextExpander: Which Do You Need?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-textexpander): Different jobs: TextExpander expands snippets you planned, Charm fixes mistakes you did not. Many people use both.
- [Charm vs Elephas: On-Device AI Writing on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-elephas): Both can run fully on-device. Elephas is a broad AI assistant on subscription; Charm is continuous correction for $9.99 once.
- [Lightkey for Mac: Word Prediction Options](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/lightkey-for-mac-alternatives): Lightkey is Windows only with no Mac version. The real word prediction options for macOS, including accessibility needs.
- [Does Apple Intelligence Work in Slack on Mac?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/does-apple-intelligence-work-in-slack-mac): Apple Intelligence cannot reach Slack - it's Electron. Charm works via Accessibility API.
- [Does Apple Intelligence Work in VS Code on Mac?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/does-apple-intelligence-work-in-vscode-mac): VS Code is Electron. Charm provides prose correction in comments and docs.
- [Does Apple Intelligence Work in Obsidian on Mac?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/does-apple-intelligence-work-in-obsidian-mac): Obsidian is Electron. Charm works for all notes.
- [Apple Intelligence Alternatives for Intel Mac Users](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/apple-intelligence-alternatives-intel-mac): Apple Intelligence requires Apple Silicon. Intel users can use Charm on macOS 14+.
- [Apple Intelligence vs Charm: Which Works on Your Mac Version?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/apple-intelligence-vs-charm-macos-versions): Compatibility breakdown by macOS version and chip.
- [Charm vs Cotypist](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-cotypist): Cotypist is autocomplete-only on a subscription, Apple Silicon only. Charm adds spelling and grammar correction, runs on Intel Macs, $9.99 once. Both on-device.
- [Charm vs QuillBot](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-quillbot): QuillBot is a cloud paraphrasing suite that stores and trains on your text by default, subscription-only, supported-app list. Charm is on-device correction and prediction across every Mac app, $9.99 once.
- [Charm vs DeepL Write](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-deepl-write): DeepL Write is a cloud select-and-invoke rewriter with strong 18-language polish. Charm corrects automatically as you type across every Mac app, on-device, no cloud path, $9.99 once.
- [Charm vs Self-Hosted LanguageTool](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-self-hosted-languagetool): Self-hosting LanguageTool is private but needs a Java/Docker server, multi-GB data, and a client with no system-wide native coverage. Charm is on-device across every Mac app with zero setup, $9.99 once.
- [Charm vs Harper](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-harper): Harper is a free, open-source, on-device checker strongest in code editors and browser; its system-wide Mac app is beta. Charm is a mature system-wide layer with word prediction, $9.99 once.
- [Charm vs Grambo](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-grambo): Grambo corrects on a select-and-shortcut and has cloud modes. Charm corrects automatically as you type, no cloud path, word prediction included, $9.99 once.
- [Charm vs Fixkey](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-fixkey): Real-time correction vs AI post-edit rewriting. Different tools for different moments.
- [Charm vs Wispr Flow](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-wispr-flow): Voice transcription vs typed text correction. Complementary, not competing.
- [Charm vs Superwhisper](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-superwhisper-mac): Both on-device and private. Superwhisper transcribes, Charm corrects.
- [Charm vs Apple Dictation](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-apple-dictation): Voice transcription vs real-time correction. Better as a stack.
- [Is Grammarly Premium Worth It vs Charm?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/is-grammarly-premium-worth-it-vs-charm): Premium adds style coaching but remains browser-only at $144/yr.

- [Autocorrect vs Grammarly on Mac: Which Is Actually Better?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/autocorrect-vs-grammarly-which-better-mac): Different tools for different moments - how to choose between autocorrect and Grammarly for your Mac workflow.
- [Charm vs Grammarly: Which Is Better for Mac?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-grammarly): Head-to-head comparison of Charm and Grammarly on price, privacy, platform coverage, and features.
- [Best Grammarly Alternatives for Mac in 2026](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-grammarly-alternatives-mac): The best alternatives to Grammarly for Mac users who need system-wide or private correction.
- [Charm vs LanguageTool for Mac: Full Comparison](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-languagetool): Charm vs LanguageTool on coverage, privacy, price, and real-time correction.
- [Best LanguageTool Alternatives for Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-languagetool-alternatives-mac): Alternatives to LanguageTool that work beyond the browser on Mac.
- [Charm vs Apple Intelligence Writing Tools](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-apple-intelligence-writing): How Charm compares to Apple Intelligence - macOS version requirements, app coverage, real-time vs reactive.
- [Charm vs macOS Built-In Autocorrect: What's the Difference?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-macos-autocorrect): The gap between macOS built-in autocorrect and Charm on accuracy, grammar, and word prediction.
- [Charm vs Hemingway App: Real-Time vs Post-Edit Writing](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-hemingway-app): Hemingway App reviews drafts; Charm corrects as you type. Two tools that serve different purposes.
- [Best Hemingway App Alternatives for Mac in 2026](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-hemingway-alternatives-mac): ProWritingAid, Grammarly, LanguageTool, Charm, and Apple Intelligence compared against Hemingway's readability-review job.
- [Charm vs ProWritingAid for Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-prowritingaid): ProWritingAid for deep manuscript analysis vs Charm for real-time correction in every app.
- [Best ProWritingAid Alternatives for Mac in 2026](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/best-prowritingaid-alternatives-mac): Six ProWritingAid alternatives compared on system-wide coverage, on-device privacy, and one-time vs annual pricing.
- [Charm vs Typinator: Autocorrect vs Text Expansion](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-typinator): Typinator expands predefined abbreviations; Charm fixes any error automatically. Two complementary Mac tools.
- [Charm vs Free Autocorrect Alternatives for Mac: Is It Worth Paying?](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-free-alternatives): What the free options cover, what they miss, and whether $9.99 for Charm is worth it.
- [Charm vs Microsoft Word Autocorrect on Mac](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-word-autocorrect-mac): Word autocorrect is excellent inside Word; Charm covers every other app on your Mac.
- [Charm vs Notion AI: Writing Assistance Compared](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/charm-vs-notion-ai): Notion AI for drafting inside Notion vs Charm for real-time correction across all apps.
- [Is Grammarly Safe to Use on Mac? A Privacy Analysis](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/is-grammarly-safe-mac): Grammarly sends text to its servers - balanced analysis of when that matters and when it doesn't.

## Writing

- [How Dyslexic Writers Can Use AI Autocorrect](https://www.theodorehq.com/charm/blog/autocorrect-for-dyslexia): How modern autocorrect tools help dyslexic writers feel confident across every app.

## Other Apps from THEODOREHQ

- [Solace](https://www.theodorehq.com/solace/): A minimalist menu bar app that helps your Mac adapt to the world around you.
- [Shiny](https://www.theodorehq.com/shiny/): A one-click menu bar app that makes your Mac feel new again.
- [Atlas](https://www.theodorehq.com/atlas/): A beautiful Mac app for scheduling across time zones.

## Product