Microsoft Lets You Turn Off Profanity Censorship in Windows 11 Voice Typing

Microsoft has announced that it is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that will allow users to disable the swear word filter in voice typing. Previously, the system automatically censored words considered offensive, replacing them with asterisks, which, in some cases, resulted in inaccurate transcriptions. With the update, users will have the option to transcribe these words fully, offering greater control over voice-generated content.

Details of the Update

The new feature is being tested with users in the Windows Insiders program on the Dev and Beta channels. The update adds an option in the voice typing settings that allows enabling or disabling the swear word filter. With this change, users can choose between keeping the filter enabled, replacing offensive words with asterisks, or disabling it, allowing these words to be transcribed fully.

Motivations for the Change

Microsoft's decision to offer this option was motivated by user feedback expressing frustration with the automatic censorship of words that, in certain contexts, are not offensive. For example, in some languages, common words may be incorrectly censored due to phonetic similarities with terms considered inappropriate in English. By allowing users to control this setting, Microsoft seeks to improve the accuracy and usefulness of voice typing for a diverse global user base.

Other Improvements in Windows 11

In addition to the update to the swear word filter, Microsoft is implementing additional improvements in Windows 11. One of the new features is "Click to Do" functionality for Surface Pen users, which allows performing contextual actions, such as summarizing texts or removing elements from images, with a simple click of the pen button. These updates are being tested and should be available to all Windows 11 users in the coming months.

Source The Verge

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