How to Show or Hide Voice Typing Mic on Windows 11 Touch Keyboard
Want to show or hide the voice typing microphone icon on your Windows 11 touch keyboard? It only takes a quick setting adjustment.
Think of the Windows 11 touch keyboard as a virtual keyboard that pops up on your screen. It’s really handy for devices with touchscreens, letting you tap keys right on the display.
The voice typing microphone lets you speak your text directly into any app. It converts your speech into written words with surprising accuracy. You’ll find this handy feature can significantly speed up your typing process.
This tutorial focuses on the specific setting within Windows 11 that controls the visibility of this microphone icon on the touch keyboard.
Show or hide the voice typing mic button in Windows 11 by going to Settings > Time & language > Typing > Touch keyboard. Toggle the “Show the voice typing mic button” option on or off there.
Why Use Voice Typing?
Voice typing is helpful when you want to enter text faster. Instead of typing with your fingers, you can speak. Your computer will convert your words into text.
How to Turn On or Off the Voice Typing Mic Button Using Windows Settings
You can show or hide the microphone button for voice typing on the Windows 11 touch keyboard using the built-in Settings app. This simple method lets you decide if the mic icon appears on your on-screen keyboard, giving you control over when you use voice typing.
- Open Windows Settings. Click the Start menu button and choose Settings. Or press
Windows key + Ion your keyboard. - In the Settings window, click on Time & language on the left side.
- On the right side, click the Typing section to open it.
- Find and expand the Touch keyboard section.
- Look for the option “Show the voice typing mic button” and check the box to turn it on. Uncheck it to turn it off.
How to Turn On or Off the Voice Typing Mic Button Using the Registry (For Advanced Users)
Advanced users can show or hide the Windows 11 voice typing mic button by making changes in the Windows Registry. This method involves editing specific registry keys and requires administrator rights, so proceed with caution as incorrect edits can impact your system’s stability.
Heads up: The Registry Editor requires extra care. Messing with the wrong settings can cause issues. You’ll also need administrator privileges for this method.
Here’s how:
- Open the Registry Editor by typing
regeditin the Start menu search and pressing Enter. - Go to this folder (key):
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InputSettings - If you don’t see the Settings folder, right-click on Input. Select New > Key and name it Settings.
- Right-click on the right side of the Settings folder. Choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and name it IsVoiceTypingKeyEnabled.
- Double-click this new value. Set the Base to Decimal and enter:
1to turn the mic button ON0to turn the mic button OFF
- Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
- Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Summary
You can easily manage the Windows 11 voice typing mic button for your touch keyboard using either the simple Windows Settings or the more complex Registry Editor. Both options allow you to control the visibility of the microphone icon, helping you manage your voice input preferences on Windows 11.
Voice typing uses your microphone to enter text, speeding up text input on touch devices like tablets. The Windows 11 voice typing feature offers an alternative to typing with fingers.
Choose the method that works best for you. Enjoy using voice typing on your Windows 11 device!
Is Windows Voice Typing any good?
Audio is processed in Microsoft’s cloud. If you’re offline or have privacy concerns about cloud processing, Windows Voice Typing won’t work. For quick documents, emails, and casual dictation, Windows Voice Typing is surprisingly competent for a free built-in feature.
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