How to Use Voice Typing in Windows 11

Do you want to type without using your keyboard? Windows 11 has a built-in tool called voice typing. This tool lets you speak into your microphone to turn your voice into text on your screen.

Why use voice typing?

Voice typing is a great way to save time. It is helpful if you find typing difficult, if you want to give your hands a rest, or if you simply prefer to talk instead of using a keyboard.

What happens when you use it?

When you turn on voice typing, your computer sends your voice data to an online service called Azure Speech. This service quickly converts your speech into text and puts it into your active document or web browser.

To get started, you must have an active internet connection, a working microphone, and your cursor placed inside a text box. You can also add additional language if you want to use a language other than the display language.

How to use voice typing

First, open notepad or click into any text box where you want to type. Once your cursor is blinking in that box, use these steps:

1. Turn on voice typing: Press the Windows logo key + H on your keyboard.
2. Using a touch keyboard: Tap the microphone icon next to the Spacebar on your touch keyboard.
3. Stop listening: Say “Stop listening” or click the microphone icon on the voice typing menu.

Note: If you need to navigate the menu using only your keyboard, press Windows logo key + Alt + H.

If you are using a web browser like Microsoft Edge or Chrome, you can also right-click inside any text box and select the voice typing option from the menu.

Summary

Voice typing is a simple, hands-free way to write text in Windows 11. By using the shortcut Windows + H, your computer listens to your voice and types for you. It requires an internet connection and a working microphone. This feature makes it easy to edit text quickly using simple voice commands.