Microsoft outlines new accessibility features for Windows 11

Microsoft is preparing to roll out RTM for Windows 11 22H2 this month, and now that it's closer to general availability, Microsoft has outlined four noteworthy accessibility features that will come with the final version of the update, including a more immersive Focus experience , system-wide real-time subtitles, more powerful voice access tools, and more natural Narrator speech.

A more immersive Focus experience includes the option to turn on Do Not Disturb from Action Center. The new Do Not Disturb setting lets you choose which notifications are prioritized when turned on, making the entire process easier.

#Focus is another noteworthy feature that helps you be more productive on Windows. After you start a Focus session, Windows 11 will turn on Do Not Disturb and turn off the taskbar badge, and will start a timer to remind you to take breaks between work. It integrates with the Clock app and Spotify.

System-wide real-time subtitles for audio content are also coming to Windows 11. As the name suggests, Windows 11 can automatically transcribe content from any audio clip. It's important to note that this feature does not require an internet connection to work as subtitles are generated on the device. This feature is already available for Windows 11 Insiders.

Additionally, Windows 11 users can use their voice to open and switch apps, browse the web, and read and compose messages. When you turn on Speech Access for the first time, Windows 11 will prompt you to download a speech model for on-device speech recognition to help you get started. It’s worth noting that Voice Access supports US English. This feature is already available for Windows 11 Insiders.

#Voice Access includes an interactive tutorial that explains how to use your voice to complete common tasks. You can also access the full list of commands by asking "What can I say?" While voice access is listening. Voice Access even provides real-time feedback on what you hear so you know when you make a mistake which word was not recognized correctly.

After listening to customer feedback on the Narrator experience, Microsoft is finally in the process of adding natural voices to Narrator, allowing the visually impaired to enjoy browsing the web, reading, creating emails, and more. Like Voice Access, Narrator's natural speech supports U.S. English.

The Windows 11 22H2 update isn’t just about these four new accessibility features.

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