So, what is this tool, how can you enable it, and what can you do with it? Read on as we discuss everything you need to know about voice typing on Windows 11.
What Is Voice Typing on Windows 11?
Voice typing, also known as “speech-to-text” or “dictation,” is Microsoft’s powerful speech recognition tool. It can transcribe speech into text perfectly on any Windows application. Windows 11 offers its users cloud-based speech recognition technology in addition to the existing standard device-based speech recognition features.
If you have previously used the dictation tool on Windows 10, then you’re bound to love the Windows 11 voice typing tool too. Voice typing on Windows 11 is much more accurate, offers a reliable auto-punctuality feature, and has hundreds of new possible use cases.
Currently, Voice typing supports English, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, Hindi, Japanese, and Korean, among others. You can find the complete list of supported languages on the Microsoft support website.
How to Enable Voice Typing on Windows 11
If you’re excited to get typing with your voice, the good news is it’s really easy to enable and use the voice typing or dictation tool on Windows 11. First, you need to click on a field that lets you enter text. This could be a text box on your browser, a word processing application, or even a messaging app.
Once you see a flashing cursor in the text field, press Win + H, and the rectangular voice typing tool window will pop up. If you instead see an error, make sure you’re connected to the internet and have correctly placed the cursor inside a text field.
You can then click on the gear icon and enable Auto punctuation. You will also find an option to turn on the Voice typing launcher to help you quickly enable voice typing if you’re in a textbox.
Once you’re ready to start voice typing, click on the Microphone icon or press Win + H. Windows will automatically recognize your speech, transcribe it into text and punctuate as required.
You can stop Voice typing by saying “Stop Dictation” or “Pause voice typing.” Alternatively, you can also press the Microphone icon or press Win + H to stop voice transcription.
Why Use Voice Typing?
Compared to using a regular keyboard, voice typing can be a huge time saver. Most people talk faster than they can type, and you can save valuable time by speaking your ideas rather than typing them up.
Why type an essay when you can just dictate it and have it transcribed to near-perfection. You can even use Voice typing to jot down meeting notes, to-do lists, brainstorming, and much more.
Voice typing can be especially beneficial for those people who experience reading and writing difficulties such as dyslexia. These users can make use of voice typing on Windows 11 to dictate their ideas and thoughts without constantly fixing spelling issues. Accessibility is critical, and Windows 11 prioritizes it ten-fold.
Normalize Voice Typing on Windows 11
Voice typing is a valuable tool in Windows 11, and every Windows user can utilize it to improve accessibility and productivity. You can use it to easily take notes while keeping your hands-free, or dictate an essay you dread writing; the uses of Voice typing are bound only by your creativity.
