why writing tools not working on macos27
rammurti84
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User level: Level 1 (14 points)writing tools not working in macos27
Posted on Sep 18, 2026 11:15 AM
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VikingOSX
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User level: Level 10 (131,878 points)Sep 18, 2026 11:58 AM in response to rammurti84
Someone had an issue with Writing Tools not working in macOS 27 when using Pages v15.3.1. They had Siri AI turned on.
I keep that Siri AI beast off, and had no issue selecting text in Pages, using a right-click and choosing Writing Tools > Proof Read.
ellie2847
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User level: Level 1 (32 points)Oct 10, 2026 6:22 AM in response to Appulriter
When I checked the version I had for Pages and updated it to 15.4, deleting the 15.3, I went to system settings to check on Siri. The dialogue box at About Siri said that the current version was in BETA form and wasn't actually ready, so I turned Siri off.
I haven't gone to Pages to use it, however.
BobTheFisherman
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User level: Level 10 (87,747 points)Oct 12, 2026 6:46 AM in response to Appulriter
Appulriter wrote:
Yeah I get that. I just wondered if any might use the community informally to pick up on issues raised by users.
No they do not. They have user feedback and support channels in place.
tbirdvet
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User level: Level 6 (17,937 points)Sep 18, 2026 11:46 AM in response to rammurti84
Are you sure AI is turned on in the system settings? After turning on it may take some time as it has to link with the servers.
BobTheFisherman
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User level: Level 10 (87,747 points)Oct 12, 2026 6:32 AM in response to Appulriter
Appulriter wrote:
Do you think developers working for Apple read this stuff?
No they do not. Apple is not here. This is a user to user help community. Contact Apple if you want to communicate with Apple.
rammurti84
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User level: Level 1 (14 points)Sep 18, 2026 7:59 PM in response to tbirdvet
Yes I tried all combination but its not working
I believe apple has disappointed this time with this issue and I am looking now to re-image to 26.7
Appulriter
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User level: Level 1 (12 points)Oct 10, 2026 5:38 AM in response to rammurti84
I am using Pages v15.4 and have tried various fixes listed on Google and Apple Community. None worked.
Appulriter
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User level: Level 1 (12 points)Oct 10, 2026 6:39 AM in response to ellie2847
I switched off Siri across all of my devices. Then I tried using Siri on my MacBook and still the same dialogue box appears. I gave up and use ChatGPT to proofread my stuff.
Appulriter
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User level: Level 1 (12 points)Oct 12, 2026 3:03 AM in response to Appulriter
Do you think developers working for Apple read this stuff?
Appulriter
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User level: Level 1 (12 points)Oct 12, 2026 6:37 AM in response to BobTheFisherman
Yeah I get that. I just wondered if any might use the community informally to pick up on issues raised by users.
etresoft
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User level: Level 9 (60,836 points)Oct 12, 2026 6:47 AM in response to Appulriter
Appulriter wrote:
Do you think developers working for Apple read this stuff?
They do not.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256359924