Smoother, smarter dictation in Windows 11

When was the last time you were typing something and thought, "There has to be a simpler way to do this"?

If you or your team use voice dictation for taking notes, composing emails, or drafting reports, Windows 11 brings some good news.

A new feature called Fluid Dictation is being introduced. It aims to make the process smoother, smarter, and, importantly, less frustrating.

So, what is Fluid Dictation?

Essentially, it's an enhancement to the existing voice dictation tool in Windows 11, powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

The significant improvements include automatic tidying up of your words. Expect fewer "ums" and "likes" in the text, and fewer missing commas or awkward periods.

The system will even refine your grammar as you speak, providing a finished draft that looks much more professional right from the start.

While it's a convenient feature, it could offer real advantages for businesses like yours.

Imagine employees dictating meeting notes without spending excessive time editing them later. Or field workers capturing job details hands-free, with text clean enough to send directly to a client.

Less manual correction means more time saved, which is valuable for every business.

If you're concerned about privacy, Microsoft assures that everything happens on your device. Nothing is sent to the cloud, ensuring your dictated content remains private. Additionally, dictation is disabled by default in sensitive fields like password boxes, which is reassuring.

There's one important note, though. Fluid Dictation is only available on the latest Copilot+ PCs. These are Windows 11 machines designed to support AI-powered features directly on the device. So, if you're using a standard Windows 11 computer, you won't have access just yet.

Still, it's a glimpse of what's to come. Voice dictation that feels more natural, requires less cleanup, and helps people work faster is becoming more common. For small and medium-sized businesses, it could be one of those subtle upgrades that make daily tasks a bit easier.

Interested in learning how Copilot+ PCs or other AI tools could benefit your business? My team and I would be delighted to discuss it with you. Get in touch.