How to Disable Input Method Hint in macOS Sonoma 14.0 Beta

Input method hints are a useful feature in macOS Sonoma 14.0 Beta that provide suggestions for the input method you should use based on the context. However, some users may find these hints distracting or unnecessary. If you want to disable input method hints in macOS Sonoma 14.0 Beta, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Open System Preferences

Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen and select "System Preferences" from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can use the Spotlight search by pressing Command + Spacebar and typing "System Preferences".

Step 2: Access Keyboard Preferences

In the System Preferences window, click on the "Keyboard" icon.

Step 3: Open Input Sources

In the Keyboard preferences window, click on the "Input Sources" tab at the top.

Step 4: Disable Input Method Hints

At the bottom of the Input Sources tab, you will see a checkbox labeled "Show input menu in menu bar". Uncheck this box to disable input method hints.

<img src="disable_input_hints.png" alt="Disable Input Method Hints">

Step 5: Close Preferences

Once you have unchecked the "Show input menu in menu bar" checkbox, you can close the Keyboard preferences window. The input method hints will no longer be displayed.

That's it! You have successfully disabled input method hints in macOS Sonoma 14.0 Beta. If you ever want to enable them again, simply follow the same steps and check the "Show input menu in menu bar" checkbox.

Conclusion

Disabling input method hints can help declutter your screen and improve your focus while using macOS Sonoma 14.0 Beta. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily turn off these hints. Remember, if you ever want to enable them again, you can do so at any time.

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