Re: Can one turn of auto-correct quickly?

Chris Green wrote:

I occasionally send messages in French, auto-correct makes this
**very** difficult!
 I know one can turn off auto-correct via the settings etc. but this is
very long-winded of I want to change nack and forth.  Is there any
short cut way to enable/disable auto-correct?

I use Gboard, normally just with English/UK.
I have added French/FR, and can now switch between EN/FR with a long press on the space bar, the spell checker and suggested words seem to switch with the keyboard language ...