Windows 11 It will allow you to use your voice to perform common tasks, such as opening files or accessing a website. The latest Windows Insider build includes voice shortcutsa feature in which we can use voice commands to carry out actions individually or in sequence. The feature is in the testing phase and will be rolled out to the general public very soon.
In accordance with a Windows blog post, Build 26020 is now available for those who find the Canary channel. This version includes a host of new features focused on accessibility through voice commands. One of the most striking are the shortcuts, which work to perform simple tasks and sequences of actions.
To activate it, the user needs to mention “What can I say?”, and the voice access command window will open. Subsequently, we must click on “Create a new shortcut” and write the phrase that we will use to execute the task. Windows 11 offers a list of actions such as “Open Folder”, “Open File”, “Press keys”, “Click the mouse” and more.
This feature also allows organize our shortcuts into groups or add them to the general list. In case you don’t remember the phrase or want to check the actions available in Windows 11, you just have to say “show voice shortcuts” and the operating system will open a window with the tasks you previously configured.
Other important additions in this version of Windows 11 is extended voice support for languages such as Spanish (Spain and Mexico), French (France and Canada) and German. When setting up this feature for the first time, The system will download the necessary files and activate voice recognition. If you are learning another language and want to try your luck, just change the options in the menu Settings >Language.
Voice shortcuts will come to all Windows 11 users in the near future
While voice shortcuts could improve productivity, this feature It is only available in English. That means that you must have Windows 11 configured in this language to activate it, or otherwise, wait for it to arrive in Spanish. Microsoft did not confirm whether it will be released in other languages, although logic dictates that it will be.
The Windows 11 version 26020 is available on the Canary Channel for Windows Insiders. Those who are not familiar with this program just know that this channel receives the latest updates that will reach all users later. The only drawback is that they can come with bugs or break other features of the operating system.
Along with voice shortcuts and other new features, Microsoft will begin phasing out some legacy apps. This version will no longer install WordPadthe legendary free text editor that has been included since Windows 95. Although it will not disappear from the operating system yet, it It will not be available for those who perform a clean installation of Windows 11.