Clear Custom Dictionary Words In Settings Privacy And Security Inking And Typing Personalization

How to Clear Custom Dictionary Words Using Windows Settings

Windows lets you clear custom dictionary words in settings privacy and security inking and typing personalization quickly and safely. Open the Start menu ⊞, go to the Settings ⚙️ app, open the privacy menu, find the typing section, and click the button to clear your personal dictionary right away.

1. Click the Start button ⊞ on your taskbar 🖥️.
2. Select the Settings ⚙️ app icon, which looks like a small gear. (You can also press the Win plus the letter I on your keyboard to open Settings ⚙️ instantly).

   

3. In the Settings ⚙️ window, look at the menu on the left side and click on Privacy & security.

   

4. Scroll down the main panel on the right side until you find the section labeled Windows permissions.
5. Click on the option that says Inking & typing personalization.

   

6. Look for the setting named Custom dictionary.
7. Click the button that says Clear custom dictionary.

Your computer will no longer suggest those custom words, and your typing profile starts over from scratch.

Managing General Typing Privacy and Data Sharing

Managing general typing privacy and data sharing on your computer stops Windows from saving the words you type. Turn off the inking and typing personalization switch in your privacy settings to stop your device from collecting your typing habits and building a custom dictionary in the background.

To turn off typing data collection, follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Settings app by pressing the Windows Key plus the letter I.
2. Click on Privacy & security in the left-hand menu.

   

3. Scroll down to Windows permissions and select Inking & typing personalization.

   

4. At the top of the screen, you will see a main toggle switch under the heading Inking & typing personalization.
5. Click the switch to turn it from On to Off.

When you turn this switch off, Microsoft stops getting to know your typing habits. Your touch keyboard and text suggestions will rely only on the standard built-in dictionary that comes with Windows. This is an ideal choice if you value your digital privacy above predictive text convenience.

How to Clear Diagnostic Data and Personalization History (Unique Angle)

Clearing diagnostic data and personalization history requires visiting your online Microsoft account page if you want to wipe synced typing data from the cloud. Sign into your online privacy dashboard to delete any stored inking and typing information that Windows saved from your connected devices.

To completely clear your data from the cloud, you need to manage your online Microsoft privacy dashboard. Follow these steps to wipe your remote typing history:

1. Open your web browser and go to the official Microsoft privacy dashboard website at account.microsoft.com/privacy.
2. Sign in using your Microsoft account credentials (for example, user@example.com).
3. Look for the section dedicated to Search history or Other privacy settings.
4. Find the option related to Cortana data or Inking and typing data.
5. Click the button to clear or delete your stored cloud data.

By clearing both your local Windows settings and your online Microsoft account dashboard, you ensure that no lingering typing habits or custom words remain stored anywhere, keeping your personal information completely private across all your hardware.

Summary

• Windows saves words you type to build a custom dictionary for better text suggestions.
• You can clear this dictionary in Windows Settings under Privacy & security and Inking & typing personalization.
• Turning off the main personalization switch stops Windows from learning new words in the future.
• Cloud-synced accounts may require clearing data through your online Microsoft account dashboard as well.

Clearing custom dictionary words in settings privacy and security inking and typing personalization helps protect your personal data on Windows. You can easily wipe your saved typing history, stop your computer from learning new words, and clear cloud-synced data through your Microsoft account.