You can disable the code insight feature so you can type unmolested by SQL Developer’s attempt to auto-complete your object names. This drives folks to programs like Notepad++ and vi. When you’re typing in a word processor, sometimes you can do without the grammar and spelling checks, the offer to auto-complete your words, and all of the additional mark-up. One of the biggest gripes any user has with a piece of software is when said software can’t get out of it’s own way. Help when you want it, and only when you want it I’ve been working with Oracle since the 7.3.4 days, and I think it’s pretty safe to say that the WAY an ‘old timer’ uses a tool like SQL Developer is radically different than the ‘beginner.’ If you’ve been reluctant to use SQL Developer because it’s a GUI, give me a few minutes to try to convince you it’s worth a second (or third) look. While SQL Developer may be ‘ perfect for Oracle beginners,’ that doesn’t preclude advanced and intermediate users from getting their fair share of toys!

Notepad++ disable spell check