Check the box for “Recognize non-native accents for this language” if you speak the chosen language with an accent ( Figure H). If more than one language is installed in Windows, you can select the language you wish to use. To review or change other options for the feature, click the setting for Speech under Related Settings. The Speech Recognition module appears at the top of the screen. Otherwise, click the button for Skip Tutorial ( Figure G). At the next screen, click the button for Start Tutorial to take the speech recognition for a test drive. At the next screen, keep the box for “Run Speech Recognition at startup” if you want the feature available every time you sign into Windows.
With voice activation mode, the recognition feature simply goes to sleep when you stop it and can be reactivated if you say, “Start listening.” After making your selection, click Next ( Figure F).Īt the next screen, click the button for View Reference Sheet to review a list of commands that you can dictate by voice.
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With manual activation mode, you turn off Speech recognition by saying, “Stop listening.” To resume, you have to click the microphone icon or press Ctrl + Windows key. After you’ve made your selection, click Next ( Figure E).Īt the activation mode screen, choose one of the two options. If you’re OK with this option, select “Enable document review.” If you’re concerned about privacy issues, select “Disable document review.” To learn more about this process and the privacy implications, click the link for Privacy statement. At the next screen, you’re asked if you want to improve the accuracy of the voice recognition by allowing Microsoft to review any documents and email messages referenced in your search index. You’re told that your microphone is now set up. Now read the onscreen text to start training the technology to understand your voice. Click Next ( Figure B).Īt the microphone screen, choose the type of microphone you normally use with this computer-headset microphone, desktop microphone or other. A welcome window pops up inviting you to set up your computer to recognize your voice. To get started in Windows 11, go to Settings, select Accessibility, and then choose the setting for Speech ( Figure A).Īt the settings screen for Speech, turn on the switch for Windows Speech Recognition. SEE: Windows 11: Tips on installation, security and more (free PDF) (TechRepublic) After that initial setup, you can then use the feature in any Windows application. After enabling voice dictation, you choose a specific language and train the feature to recognize your own voice. Like previous versions of Windows, Windows 11 offers a feature through which you can dictate text and commands. You’re working in Windows 11 and are unable to use your mouse and keyboard. Windows 11: Tips on installation, security and more (free PDF)
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Windows 11 helps you set up the speech recognition feature so you can dictate commands and text.
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