It is reported that windows 11 22h2 is expected to release the RTM version this month. Before release, Microsoft introduced four notable accessibility features in its official blog: more immersive focus experience, system level real-time subtitles, more powerful voice access tools and more natural narrator tone**
● more immersive focus experience
A more immersive focus experience includes opening the do not disturb option from the action center. The new non intrusive settings allow you to choose which notifications are displayed first when turned on, making the whole process easier.
Focus sessions is another noteworthy feature that will help you work more efficiently on windows. After you start focus sessions, windows 11 will turn on the no disturb and turn off the taskbar badge, and will start a timer to remind you to take a break between work. It integrates with clock applications and spotify.
● system level real-time subtitles
Windows 11 now integrates system level real-time subtitles. As the name suggests, windows 11 can automatically transcribe the content of any audio clip. It is worth noting that since subtitles are generated on the device, this function can work without an Internet connection. This feature is already available for windows 11 insider.
● enhanced voice access
In addition, windows 11 users use voice to open and switch applications, browse web pages, read and write emails. When you first open voice access, windows 11 will prompt you to download the voice model of voice recognition on your device to help you get started. It is worth noting that voice access can support American English. This feature is already available for windows 11 insider.
Voice access includes an interactive guide that explains how to use voice to complete common tasks. When the voice interview is listening, you can also ask "what can I say?" To access the complete list of commands. Voice access even gives real-time feedback on what it hears, so that when it makes a mistake, you know which word is not recognized correctly.
● add natural voice for narrator
After hearing customers' feedback on narrator's experience, Microsoft is finally adding natural voice to narrator, so that people with visual impairment can enjoy scenes such as browsing web pages, reading and writing emails. Like voice access, narrator natural voice supports American English.
