Windows 10: how do i enable typing mode after starting voice access

With "Speech recognition" I used to be able to say "Start typing", and then I could do code development or run Unix commands for example by spelling them out. I could not figure out a way to do that with the new "Voice access".Now I can only dictate, but cannot do coding.

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Are there any other voices for Narrator in the Ease of Access in Windows 10?

Hi Melody,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

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  Type narrator in the search bar and press enter.
  
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  Click on voices
  
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  And select find other voices that work with Narrator.
  

Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.

 

Voice Access for offline use

Hello, BrettCA

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

You can use Voice Access on Windows 11 offline. According to Microsoft Support, Voice Access is a new feature in Windows 11 that enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection.

Here’s how you can set it up:

1. Launch Voice Access from Settings: In the Start menu, select Settings > Accessibility > Speech. Turn on the Voice access switch.
   
2. Start Voice Access from Windows search: Open Windows search and type voice access. Select Open to start voice access.
   

When you turn on Voice Access for the first time, you are prompted to download voice access language files to be used by on-device speech recognition. Once the language files have been downloaded, voice access works regardless of your internet connection status.

Note: You may still need the Internet to download the corresponding language files when setting up for the first time. After the download is complete, you can use it offline.

Get more details from the following article:

Set up voice access - Microsoft Support

Voice access Frequently Asked Questions - Microsoft Support

Some voice commands list may help: Voice access command list - Microsoft Support

Hope it helps! If any update, welcome to share with us.



Best regards,



Chandy |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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* Your patience and cooperation are highly appreciated.

 

Typing in tablet mode is frustrating

This is most likely to happen if auto-correct has been enabled on your
Typing settings. To rectify the issue, we suggest that you turn it off by following these steps:

• From the Start Menu, go to Settings then select
  Devices.
• Click Typing, then toggle off Auto-correct misspelled words. There is also an option to turn off highlighting misspelled words on the same setting.

Post back if the concern has been resolved.