Windows 11 Build 22635.5160 (Beta) introduces FAQ in the Settings app

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 version 23H2, Build  22635.5160 (KB5053654) for Insiders in the Beta channel. It officially introduces the new FAQ section in the Settings app, adds Speech Recap to Narrator, and better sharing dialog.

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New features

Speech Recap feature for Narrator

Microsoft has introduced a new feature called Speech Recap that will allow you to track what Narrator has said and quickly access it for reference. With simple keyboard shortcuts, you can quickly access spoken content, follow the transcription in real time, and copy what Narrator last said.

You can open the Speech Recap window by pressing Narrator key + Alt + X and find the last 500 lines spoken by Narrator. Note that the text in this window is updated each time you launch Narrator. You can use standard reading commands and arrow keys to read the contents of the Speech Recap window and copy the text you need for reference.

Need to save or share what Narrator said? You can instantly copy the information without opening the Speech Recap window. Use Narrator key + Ctrl + X to copy the last spoken phrase to the clipboard.

Other scenarios where you can use Speech Recap and its associated keyboard shortcuts:

• referring to the prompt you heard when opening a new window;
• copying the spoken error code;
• adding the phrase "Screen Narrator" to the training materials.

Narrator's real-time transcription is useful for assistive technology (AT) instructors, teachers of visually impaired students (TSVI) who support students in the classroom, and hearing-impaired professionals who want to use Narrator. To see Narrator's real-time transcription, use the same Narrator key + Alt + X shortcut to open the Speech Recap window and pin it to the part of your screen where you want to see it. You'll be able to see Narrator's real-time transcription as you perform tasks.

These keyboard shortcuts follow a simple pattern, making them easy to remember:

• Ctrl + Win + Enter = Turn on/off "Narrator";
• Narrator key + X = Replay what Narrator last said;
• Narrator key + Ctrl + X = Copy what Narrator last said;
• Narrator key + Alt + X = Open the Speech Recap window for real-time history and transcription.

Changes and improvements

Copilot for Windows

• • Now you can launch Copilot for Windows using the Win + C keyboard shortcut. You can reassign the Copilot key and Win + C keyboard shortcut at any time in Settings > Personalization > Typing > Customize the Copilot key on your keyboard.
  • To activate Press to Talk and start a voice conversation with Copilot in Windows, press and hold the Copilot key or Win + C for two seconds. To end, press Esc. If no speech is detected within a few seconds, Copilot will automatically end the conversation. Once the conversation is finished, the microphone icon displayed on the screen will disappear.
    As previously announced, you can use Alt + <Space> to talk with Copilot. Press to talk lets you interact with Copilot using your voice using a hotkey so you can get instant answers while staying in your current workflow and without interrupting your tasks.
    Press to talk is supported in the latest update to the Copilot app (version 1.25033.139.0 or later), which is available to Insiders in all channels in the Microsoft Store.
  • Developers can use the same trigger for the Press to Talk feature in their apps that support the Copilot key using Handle Microsoft Copilot hardware key state changes. Note that the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for enterprise does not yet have this support.
  • Win+C support and Press to Talk are rolling out in stages, so not all Insiders will see the change.

Share function

• • The Share window now allows you to quickly edit and enhance images before sending. Editing features such as cropping, rotating, and applying filters are supported. You can also compress the image to reduce the file size. The feature only works for local images stored on your computer. Supported image formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .dib, .png, .tif, .tiff, and .bmp.
    

Settings

• • Microsoft is making it easier to find answers to common PC questions with a dedicated Frequently Asked Questions section in Settings > System > About . It provides useful information about system configuration, performance, compatibility, and more. The company hopes that the section will help you make informed decisions about your device.

Changes and improvements

Start Menu

• • Fixed a delay in displaying app icons in Grid and Category layouts after installing an app.

Desktop icons

• • Updated logic for desktop app icons. Packaged apps will no longer have an accent color background (for example, if you drag the Snipping Tool icon from the Start app list to the desktop). Icons should also be larger to make them easier to distinguish.
    Note that you may need to create a new shortcut if the app is already on the desktop.

Known issues

Start Menu:

These issues only apply to the new Table and Categories views:

• • When you right-click an application, the Start Menu Settings context menu appears for a moment before the application's context menu appears.

Widgets

• • [New] Insiders in the European Economic Area (EEA) who have access to customize widgets on the lock screen may notice that the Weather widget may be temporarily unavailable.

Narrator

• • [New] If you are using Narrator and it crashes when you launch it, restart your computer to get Narrator working again. If this does not solve the problem, you may want to use an additional screen reader.

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