Another significant update is the introduction of a speech recap feature in Narrator, which aids users in tracking what has been spoken and allows for live transcription. This feature is particularly beneficial for assistive technology trainers, educators of visually impaired students, and individuals with hearing impairments. Users can access the last 500 spoken strings and easily copy phrases using keyboard shortcuts.
The update also brings improvements to the taskbar and system tray, enhancing accessibility flyouts and increasing visibility for applications that need attention. Additionally, Windows Share now includes in-line editing for images, enabling users to crop, rotate, and apply filters directly while sharing.
Various bug fixes have been addressed, including issues with character display, booting into safe mode, and crashes in File Explorer and the Start menu. Enhancements have been made to input methods, particularly for Japanese typing and voice typing functionalities.
In addition to these updates, Microsoft has added a dedicated FAQ section in the Settings menu to assist users in finding quick answers to common questions about their PCs and Windows 11. Other improvements include a redesigned touch visual for touch PCs and enhanced driver package catalog attributes when enumerating drivers.
Overall, Build 27881 aims to refine user interaction with Windows 11, focusing on accessibility and usability, while also addressing prior issues to ensure a smoother and more efficient operating experience. Users can download the ISO for this build and are encouraged to provide feedback through the Feedback Hub. The update signifies Microsoft's ongoing commitment to enhancing the Windows experience based on user feedback and technological advancements
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 (Canary Channel) released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update introduces a new setting for the profanity filter in voice typing, enabling users to manage the filter according to their preferences. The feature can be modified by accessing voice typing, selecting the settings icon, and utilizing the Filter profanity toggle within the settings menu. A speech recap feature has been introduced in Narrator, enabling users to monitor spoken content, access live transcription, and copy the most recent output from Narrator. Assistive technology trainers, educators of students with visual impairments, and individuals with hearing impairments can benefit from this feature.
The update encompasses enhancements to the taskbar and system tray, featuring wider and more prominent taskbars, refined accessibility flyouts, and enhanced support for web search providers in Windows Search for the EEA. Windows Share now enables users to efficiently edit and enhance images during the sharing process, featuring in-line editing capabilities and compression for streamlined sharing.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 (Canary Channel) released @ NT Compatible
