Voice typing. In Windows 11, dictation has been updated and renamed as voice typing. Like dictation, voice typing uses online speech recognition technologies to power its speech-to-text transcription service. You no longer need to turn on the Online Speech recognition setting to use voice typing.

Excel makes it easy to crunch numbers. With Excel, you can streamline data entry with AutoFill. Then, get chart recommendations based on your data, and create them with one click.

Screen time limits in Microsoft Family Safety are a great way to balance online habits within your family group. You decide when and for how long family members can use their connected Windows, Xbox and mobile devices.

Refunds are typically issued for requests meeting the following criteria: Requests are made within 14 days of the purchase date; Requests are for games in which you haven’t accumulated a significant amount of play time

Note: If a compatibility issue has been identified on your device that would disrupt your experience using Windows 11, we will temporarily delay your upgrade until the issue is resolved.Compatibility safeguard holds help ensure you have the best experience possible when upgrading and your productivity is not disrupted if critical apps or drivers are not yet compatible.

Upload captions and transcripts Upload your own WebVTT captions and transcript file by selecting Video settings in the upper right of the web player.Expand the Transcripts and captions section if closed, then select Upload.In the dialog that appears, select the language of the file you’re uploading.

Once you've allowed microphone access to your apps, you can change the settings for each app. In Microphone settings, go to Choose which Microsoft apps can access your microphone, and turn on apps you want to use with it.For desktop apps, make sure that Allow desktop apps to access your microphone is turned on.

New features gradually rolling out: Improvements to folder backup opt-out experience.We are updating the behavior when users turn off folder backup.

Important: You don't need to remove old security information unless there is an account security risk (e.g. someone else has access to your old mailbox).

Windows 10, version 2004 and Windows Server, version 2004 update history; End of service statement; December 14, 2021—KB5008212 (OS Builds 19041.1415, 19042.1415, 19043.1415, and 19044.1415)