Enable or Disable Custom Inking in Windows 11

This article explains how to enable or disable the custom inking and typing dictionary in Windows 11.

Custom inking and typing dictionary in Windows is a feature that allows users to create a personal dictionary using their typing history and handwriting patterns. This dictionary collects unique words, such as names and commonly used phrases, and stores them locally on the user’s device.

This feature enables more intelligent suggestions while typing or using a digital pen. This feature is enabled in Windows 11 by default, but can be disabled if the user desires.

Enabling or disabling the custom inking and typing dictionary in Windows 11 allows users to customize their typing and inking experience. This feature enables users to create a personal dictionary that stores unique words, names, and commonly used phrases.

How to disable personal Inking and typing dictionary in Windows 11

As mentioned above, Windows lets you enable or disable the custom inking and typing dictionary using the Settings app.

Here’s how to do that.

First, open the Windows Settings app.

Then, select Privacy & security on the left and the Inking & typing personalization tile on the right to expand it.

On the “Privacy & security> Inking & typing personalization” settings pane, select the “Custom inking and typing dictionary” tile. Then, toggle the button switch to the On position to enable it.

To disable it, toggle the switch button to the Off position.

Exit the Settings app when you’re done.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Enabling the custom inking and typing dictionary in Windows 11 can enhance the typing and inking experience by offering more intelligent suggestions based on personalized data.
• However, users can disable this feature to protect their privacy and prevent the collection of their typing and inking data.
• Customizing the inking and typing experience in Windows 11 ultimately depends on the user’s preferences and concerns regarding privacy and data collection.