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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Type using your voice

Speak words into a text box instead of typing them.

Windows 11About 2 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Click where words should appear

Open a document, email or message and click inside the writing area.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Text box screen with Writing area highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Click where words should appear

Open a document, email or message and click inside the writing area.

Example Text box screen with Writing area highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open voice typing

Hold the Windows key and press H.

Example Keyboard screen with Press together highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Wait for Listening

When the voice typing box says Listening, speak clearly at a normal pace.

Example Voice typing screen with Listening highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Stop

Click the microphone or say Stop listening when you are finished. Read the words before sending them.

Example Voice typing screen with Microphone highlighted.
Step 4

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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