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Latest Windows 11 update adds Aria and Jenny as natural voices
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft is constantly tweaking Windows 11, adding new features and revamping cosmetic parts of it, so that it can rise up to a certain standard.
However, the latest update Microsoft hasreleased to the Dev Channel, which is Insider Preview Build 22543 brings with it something nobody really expected.
The Redmond-based tech company is continuing to improve Voice, only this time with two new voice narrations by Jenny and Aria.
But don’t think that these are the only new additions coming with this build. Insiders are getting more visual tweaks with the media controls flyout on the lock screen, as well as microphone muting
Lots of new features have made their way to the Dev Channel
These two new voices are part of Microsoft’s accessibility features for Windows 11’s built-in Narrator screen-reading app that can be used to read out text from websites, emails, and documents.
As you might already know, this feature relies on Microsoft’s work on neural text-to-speech synthesis for on-device processing.
Now, once you open it, Narrator will announce that more natural voices, Jenny and Aria, are available.
If you decided that you want to add them to your collection, click theInstall nowbutton to go to Narrator Settings and actually add the new voices.
In addition, Microsoft has made it easier for Narrator users to switch between voices to better support common tasks like reading and navigating.
Newly added Narrator keyboard commands include:
Updated keyboard commands include:
Other changes and improvements
The two new Narrator voices aren’t the only new addition that the Redmond tech giant is bringing via this latest Insider update.
In the recent blog post, Microsoft also highlighted other new features that are making their way toward stable release.
Fixes
[General]
[File Explorer]
[Input]
[Taskbar]
[Settings]
[Windowing]
Known issues
[Taskbar]
[Search]
[Input]
[Widgets]
[Narrator]
Remember that not everyone gets to fiddle around with these new features, only Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel, so don’t be alarmed if you don’t see them on your System.
It won’t be long until they find their way toward the Release Preview Channel, and our PCs, so we might as well just wait a bit more.
Have you gotten to test out the new Narrator voices on the latest build? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Windows 11 Software & Apps
Alexandru Poloboc
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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
