How to Add Custom Words to Voice Access in Windows 11
Voice Access in Windows 11 lets you control your PC and dictate text using your spoken words instead of a keyboard and mouse. The built-in speech recognition tool often struggles with uncommon names, specific slang, or technical terms.
You can add up to 2,000 custom words to your personal dictionary so the speech engine learns your specific vocabulary and stops mishearing you.
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
Open the Vocabulary Builder to teach the speech engine specialized terms it misses during dictation. Access the vocabulary builder through the Voice Access settings menu.
Why Add Custom Words?
Custom dictionary entries make daily dictation significantly more accurate. Accurate transcription happens on the first try when the tool recognizes unique names or phrases. You can add new words using your voice or by typing them into the settings.Summary
Custom dictionary entries make PC interactions smoother and more accurate. Turn on Voice Access, open the vocabulary builder, add specialized terms, and enjoy more responsive voice control!How do I customize Voice Access?
To view or change Voice Access preferences, open the system Settings app . Select Accessibility, then choose Voice Access.
Can I customize voice control commands?
Navigate to Settings and select Accessibility. Next, select Voice Control, followed by Customize Commands, and finally choose Custom.
What languages are available for Microsoft Voice Access?
Microsoft supports Voice Access across numerous regional dialects, including English (US, UK, India, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia), Spanish (Spain and Mexico), German, French (France and Canada), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese.
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