Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 to the Canary Channel, introducing several notable enhancements aimed at improving user experience and accessibility.
New Profanity Filter Setting for Voice Typing
Responding to user feedback, Microsoft has implemented a new setting in voice typing that allows users to control the profanity filter. Previously, voice typing automatically masked profane words with asterisks. With this update, users can choose to disable the filter, enabling voice typing to transcribe all words as spoken. To adjust this setting, open voice typing (Win + H), select the settings icon, and toggle the "Filter profanity" option.
Introducing Speech Recap in Narrator
Aiming to enhance the efficiency of the Narrator tool, Microsoft has introduced "speech recap," a feature designed to help users keep track of what Narrator has spoken and access it for quick reference. This addition is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to make Narrator more intuitive and helpful for daily use.
Availability of ISOs
For users interested in performing a clean installation or creating a virtual machine, ISOs for Build 27881 are available for download. These can be accessed through the Windows Insider website.
Considerations for Copilot+ PCs
It's important to note that if you are joining the Canary Channel on a new Copilot+ PC from the Dev Channel, Release Preview Channel, or retail, you may encounter issues with Windows Hello PIN and biometric sign-ins. Specifically, you might receive error 0xd0000225 with the message "Something went wrong, and your PIN isn’t available." To resolve this, you should be able to re-create your PIN by clicking "Set up my PIN."
Conclusion
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 brings meaningful improvements to voice typing and Narrator, reflecting Microsoft's commitment to enhancing accessibility and user control. As with all Canary Channel releases, these features are in the early stages of development and may undergo further refinements based on user feedback. Users are encouraged to explore these new settings and provide feedback to help shape the future of Windows 11.
Source: Microsoft - Windows Insiders Blog Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 (Canary Channel)
