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 refines typing and handwriting suggestions by learning what gets written. Users can control this feature through Settings or the Registry Editor. Turning it off erases saved words, making suggestions less personal.

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

Windows 11 saves words you frequently use with a digital pen or physical keyboard through the Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary. Turning this setting on or off personalizes spell-checking.

What is the Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary?

Think of this tool as a personal word list that helps your PC remember terms used often, like names or unique place names. This dictionary makes typing and pen suggestions more helpful and personal. Disabling the Custom Inking and Typing Dictionary causes Windows to forget these words, returning suggestions to general terms.

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.

Managing this feature takes a few clicks through the main configuration menu. Open Settings, select Privacy & security, and click Inking & typing personalization to find the toggle.

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

A heads-up: Editing the Registry suits more experienced users. Proceed with caution and consider backing up the 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 refines typing and handwriting suggestions by learning what gets written. Users can control this feature through Settings or the Registry Editor. Turning it off erases saved words, making suggestions less personal.

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