The first Windows 11 update (Canary Channel) brings significant improvements to accessibility. Personalized voice commands in several languages, multi-life support for personalized voice commands and shipcuts can be added in the Build 26020.
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We are talking about a very important update that brings to Windows 11 accessibility capabilities that will be very helpful primarily to people with motor disabilities. These capabilities allow the personalization of the voice commands and provide support for vocal access to several monitors.
Vocal commands in multiple languages
A significant aspect of this update is the extension of language support, giving users the opportunity to use vocal access to languages such as French (France), French (Canada), German, Spanish (Spain) and Spanish (Mexico). Users are guided to download a voice model for voice recognition on the device when activating vocal access for the first time.
If vocal access does not find a vocal model according to your display language, you can still choose to use the use of voice access in English (United States).
Switching from one language to another is made very easily from the control bar for voice access: Settings > Language.
Tips: What does it mean ”Canary Channel” (Windows Insider Program)
Vocal access functions on multiple monitors
The 26020 build brings a very useful feature for users with multiple monitors configurations. Now, all the functions of vocal access can be used on several monitors, including overlapping numbers and grilles, which were previously only available on the main screen. Improving the grid overlap functionality allows the rapid interaction with multiple screens and efficient transfer of files, applications and documents between them.
Personalized voice commands
Another important feature of Build 26020 is the introduction of personalized voice commands or vocal shortcuts (shortcuts). This functionality is currently available only for users using voice access in English. Users can create orders that map a single action, such as opening an URL or a series of actions in a sequence.
The process of creating a voice command It is intuitive, starting with the command ”what can I say", Accessing the tab"Voice shortcuts"And by clicking the button"Create Command"Thus, users can customize their experience of vocal access according to their needs and preferences.
These news bring a significant addition to accessibility, flexibility and personalization of users experience. Users can now enjoy a wider range of linguistic options, take advantage of the grid overlap characteristics on multiple monitors and customize vocal access to better respond to individual needs.
As mentioned above, these features are present in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26020 (Canary Channel).
