How To Configure Text Prediction In Windows 11 Inking And Typing Personalization

How to Open the Typing Settings Menu in 🪟 Windows 11

Opening the typing settings menu in Windows 11 lets you adjust text prediction, autocorrect, and personal dictionary features. To get there quickly, press the Win plus I on your keyboard to open the Settings ⚙️ app, then click on Time and language on the left menu and select Typing.

1. Click the Start button ⊞ at the bottom of your screen.
2. Click the Settings ⚙️ app icon, which looks like a small gear. (You can also press the Win+I on your keyboard to open Settings ⚙️ instantly).

   

3. In the Settings ⚙️ window, click on Time & language on the left side menu.

   

4. Click on Typing on the right side of the screen.

Once you are on the Typing page, you will see several switches and options for managing your keyboard and text features.

How to Turn on Text Suggestions in 🪟 Windows 11

Turning on text suggestions in Windows 11 helps you type faster by having your computer guess words as you write. You can easily turn this on by opening your Settings, going to Time and language, clicking Typing, and switching the option for text suggestions on your physical keyboard to the On position.

1. Open the Settings ⚙️ app and go to Time & language › Typing
2. Find the option labeled Show text suggestions when typing on the physical keyboard.
3. Click the switch next to this option to turn it to On.

If you want extra help, you can also turn on the switch for Autocorrect misspelled words. This fixes common typing errors automatically.

Now, whenever you open a program like Notepad, Word, or an email app, you will see word suggestions pop up above your typing area.

How to Manage Inking and Typing Personalization Settings

Managing inking and typing personalization settings in Windows 11 allows you to control how much information your computer learns from your writing habits. You can access these controls by opening Settings, clicking Time and language, and selecting Inking and typing personalization to manage your custom dictionary and saved data.

1. Open the Settings app and go to Time & language.
2. Click on Inking & typing personalization.

Here, you will see an option called Custom dictionary. You can turn this on so Windows remembers words you type often, like names or special terms.

If you want to clear everything Windows has learned about your typing and handwriting, look for the button that says Clear personal dictionary and click it.

Clearing your personal dictionary is helpful if you share your computer with someone else and want to reset the suggested words.

Alternative Method: Configuring Typing Insights via the Settings App

Configuring typing insights via the Settings app in Windows 11 lets you view helpful stats about your typing habits, such as words fixed by autocorrect or time saved. You can turn this feature on or off by opening Settings with the Windows Key plus I, going to Time and language, clicking Typing, and scrolling down to Typing insights.

1. Open the Settings app by pressing Windows Key + I.
2. Go to Time & language and select Typing.
3. Scroll down and click on Typing insights.
4. Toggle the switch to turn Typing Insights On or Off depending on your preference.

   

Alternative Method: Configuring Typing Insights via the Windows Registry

⚠️ Warning: Making mistakes in the registry can cause system issues. Always back up your registry before making changes.

1. Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.

   

2. Type regedit and press Enter. (Admin privileges required)
3. In the Registry Editor window, use the left sidebar to navigate to the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Input\Settings

   

4. Look for a value named InsightsEnabled on the right side.
5. If the value does not exist, right-click an empty space, select New, and then select DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it InsightsEnabled.
6. Double-click InsightsEnabled and change its value data to 1 to turn it on, or 0 to turn it off.
7. Click OK and close the Registry Editor.

Alternative Method: Configuring Typing Insights via PowerShell

Configuring typing insights via PowerShell allows administrators and advanced users to quickly enable or disable typing stats using command-line tools. You can run this command by opening the Start menu, typing PowerShell, selecting Run as administrator, and entering the specific command to update your system settings.

1. Click the Start button, type PowerShell, and select Run as administrator. (Admin privileges required)
2. To enable Typing Insights, type the following command and press Enter:Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Input\Settings" -Name "InsightsEnabled" -Value 1 -Type DWord
3. To disable Typing Insights, type this command and press Enter:Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Input\Settings" -Name "InsightsEnabled" -Value 0 -Type DWord

Alternative Method: Configuring Typing Insights via Local Group Policy

Configuring typing insights via Local Group Policy lets users on supported versions of Windows 11 manage typing features centrally. You can access this tool by pressing the Windows Key plus R, typing gpedit.msc, and browsing the system folders to locate the policies related to text suggestions and typing personalization.

1. Press the Windows Key + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. (Admin privileges required)
2. In the Group Policy window, use the left sidebar to browse your system folders.

   

3. Locate the policy settings related to typing personalization and text suggestions.
4. Double-click the policy rule to open its configuration window.
5. Select Enabled or Disabled to change the setting, then click Apply and OK.

Pro Tips for Managing Your Typing Experience

Managing your typing experience in Windows 11 works best when you use pro tips like adding multiple languages for accurate predictions and protecting your privacy. You can easily improve your daily typing by reviewing your language settings and controlling how much data your computer saves about your writing habits.

• Multilingual Typing: If you type in more than one language, make sure to add all your languages in the Time & language > Language & region settings. Windows provides accurate text predictions for each individual language you use.
• Privacy Protection: If you are worried about privacy and do not want Windows to remember words you type in private chat windows or secure fields, you can turn off the personal dictionary and inking personalization features completely.

Summary

Configuring text prediction and inking and typing personalization in Windows 11 helps you type faster with fewer spelling errors. Using the simple Settings app lets you turn on text suggestions, manage your personal dictionary, and view typing insights, while advanced tools offer centralized control for multiple computers.