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How to use voice typing in Windows 11

Click where you want the words to go, press Windows + H and start talking. Press Windows + H again to stop.

How to do it

  1. Click in the text field you want to write in.

  2. Press the Windows key + H.

  3. Speak. Say the punctuation if it does not appear: comma, period, new line.

  4. Press Windows + H again to stop.

If nothing happens, check Settings > Time & language > Speech and confirm online speech recognition is available. A muted microphone is the other common cause.

Questions people ask

How do I add punctuation?

Say it: comma, period, question mark, new line. You can also turn on automatic punctuation from the settings gear in the voice typing bar.

Why does nothing happen when I press Windows + H?

Check the microphone isn't muted, then look at Settings > Time & language > Speech.

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