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How to Add Custom Words to Voice Access in Windows 11

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Jan 30, 2026 Updated Jul 13, 2026 2 min read
How to Add Custom Words to Voice Access in Windows 11
How to Add Custom Words to Voice Access in Windows 11

Adding custom words to Windows 11’s Voice Access improves how well it understands you. Voice Access is a Windows 11 feature that lets you control your computer using only your voice, which is great for hands-free work or dictating text.

Sometimes, Voice Access misses words you say, especially if they are names, slang, or technical terms. This can be frustrating when it misunderstands what you’re trying to say or type.

Windows 11 lets you create your own dictionary for Voice Access. You can add up to 2,000 custom words. This helps Voice Access recognize specific terms more accurately, making it much more useful for you.

⚡ Quick Answer

Open Voice Access settings and select “Add a word” to enter custom terms. You can also use the voice command “Add to Vocabulary” to access the vocabulary builder and type in words for Voice Access to learn.

How to Add Your Own Words to Voice Access

You can teach Voice Access new words to help it understand you better, especially for names or unique terms, by opening the Vocabulary Builder. If you prefer, you can also open the vocabulary builder from the Voice Access settings menu.
Voice Access vocabulary builder screen
Voice Access vocabulary builder screen
Click the ‘Add’ button to type your custom words.
Adding custom words screen
Adding custom words screen

Why Add Custom Words?

Learning your custom words helps Voice Access in several ways. That’s why adding words can significantly improve your experience. When it knows the specific names or terms you use, it types what you say correctly the first time. Plus, adding words can be done by speaking or through the settings.

Summary

Adding your own words to Voice Access in Windows 11 helps your PC understand you better, making interactions smoother and more accurate. Turn on Voice Access, open the vocabulary builder, add your custom words, and enjoy more responsive voice control!

How do I customize Voice Access?

To view or change your Voice Access settings, open your device’s Settings app. Select Accessibility, then Voice Access.

Can I customize voice control commands?

Go to Settings and select Accessibility. Then, select Voice Control, followed by Customize Commands, and finally select Custom.

What languages are available for Microsoft Voice Access?

Voice access is currently available in the following languages and dialects: English–US, English–UK, English–India, English–New Zealand, English–Canada, English–Australia, Spanish–Spain, Spanish–Mexico, German–Germany, French–France, French–Canada, Simplified Chinese–China, Traditional Chinese–Taiwan, Japanese, and …

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