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Microsoft is giving Windows 11 users more control over their voice typing experience with a new option to disable the built-in profanity filter. Currently in testing within the Dev and Beta Channels for Windows Insiders, the update introduces a toggle in the voice typing settings that allows users to choose between filtering profanity (represented by asterisks) or allowing the system to transcribe spoken words verbatim. This addresses complaints regarding the accuracy and consistency of the existing filter’s asterisk replacements.

Beyond the profanity filter adjustment, Microsoft is also expanding functionality for Surface Pen users. The update enables customization of the stylus button, allowing it to activate the recently launched “Click to Do” feature. “Click to Do” provides context-sensitive actions for on-screen text and images, such as summarization and object removal. These features are being evaluated by Insiders and are expected to be rolled out to all Windows 11 users soon.