How to Turn On or Off Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary in Windows 11

Summary

• The Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary helps Windows 11 give you better typing and handwriting suggestions by learning from your writing habits.
• You can turn this feature on or off easily in the Settings or by using the Registry Editor.
• Turning it off will delete all saved words, so your suggestions won’t be personalized.
• It’s a good idea to check your privacy settings regularly to control what data Windows collects.

The Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary in Windows 11 helps give you better typing and handwriting suggestions by learning what you write. You can turn this feature on or off in Settings or by using the Registry Editor. Turning it off erases saved words, making suggestions less personal.

Speech, voice activation, inking, typing, and privacy – Microsoft Support

Windows 11’s Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary lets you save words you frequently use with digital ink or typing. Turning it on or off personalizes spell-checking.

What is the Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary?

What is the Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary? Think of it as a personal word list that helps your PC remember terms you use often, like names or unique place names. This dictionary makes typing and pen suggestions more helpful and personal. When the Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary is off, Windows forgets these words, and suggestions revert to being general.

Important: Turning this feature off causes your computer to forget all learned words, and suggestions will no longer be personalized.

How to Turn On or Off the Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary (Using Settings)

1. Press ⊞ Win+I on your keyboard to open Settings.
2. On the left side, click Privacy & security.
3. On the right, click Inking & typing personalization.
4. Turn the switch on or off under Personal inking and typing dictionary depending on what you want.
5. You can now close ⚙️ the Settings window.

You can easily turn the Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary on or off in Windows 11 using the Settings app. Open Settings, navigate to Privacy & security, then click Inking & typing personalization. There, you’ll find a switch to toggle the personal dictionary.

How to Turn On or Off the Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary (Using Registry Editor)

A heads-up: Editing the Registry is generally recommended for more experienced users. Please proceed with caution and consider backing up your Registry first.

Turn On (Default Setting)

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CPSS\Store\InkingAndTypingPersonalization" /v Value /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings" /v AcceptedPrivacyPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" /v RestrictImplicitInkCollection /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftInputPersonalization" /v RestrictImplicitTextCollection /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore" /v HarvestContacts /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

Turn Off

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CPSS\Store\InkingAndTypingPersonalization" /v Value /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings" /v AcceptedPrivacyPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" /v RestrictImplicitInkCollection /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" /v RestrictImplicitTextCollection /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore" /v HarvestContacts /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Summary

• The Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary helps Windows 11 give you better typing and handwriting suggestions by learning from your writing habits.
• You can turn this feature on or off easily in ⚙️ the Settings or by using the Registry Editor.
• Turning it off will delete all saved words, so your suggestions won’t be personalized.
• It’s a good idea to check your privacy settings regularly to control what data Windows collects.

The Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary in Windows 11 helps give you better typing and handwriting suggestions by learning what you write. You can turn this feature on or off in Settings or by using the Registry Editor. Turning it off erases saved words, making suggestions less personal.

Speech, voice activation, inking, typing, and privacy – Microsoft Support