Use pen, voice, touch with Windows
Work your way with Windows 11. Enjoy speed, convenience and precision with touchscreen gestures, voice navigation and digital pen input.
Touchscreen gestures
Windows 11 now recognises more touch gestures.1 In addition to your standard swipe, pinch and scroll, you can swipe in from the edge of your screen to open useful tools like notifications, widgets and the taskbar.
Enhanced productivity
Easily switch between apps, drag and drop files, and manipulate content with a simple touch.
Accessibility
Touch-friendly user interface, with larger icons and spacing, makes it easier to navigate.
Multi-finger gestures
Pinch to zoom, access your widgets and notification centre, and more.
Digital pen
Instantly turn your handwriting into text using a digital pen,3 4 launch the apps you use the most, or add a personal touch with the natural movement of your hand.
Endless creativity
Unleash your inner artist with customised output and precision with every stroke.
Annotate on-screen
Mark up documents or websites on the fly like it’s pen-to-paper.
Customised interactions
The digital pen menu can be customised with shortcuts to your favourite apps.
Testimonial
“As a graphic designer, my experience using Windows 11 is nothing short of amazing. And for all you creative folks, the Surface Pen is a must-have. It works smoothly, allowing me to produce my best work!”
—Mohd Iqbal Hakim
Voice input
Use your voice to interact with buttons and icons,2 navigate menus and sliders, and to type with the help of AI that will transcribe your words into text.
Voice commands
Interact with buttons, icons, menus, windows and sliders with just your voice.
Accessibility
With a simple voice cue, your Windows 11 device can support your needs.2
Hands-free convenience
Voice input technology lets you easily navigate most Windows 11 programs hands-free.
Testimonial
“Voice typing on Windows 11 is just so damn good and accurate. I mapped one of my mouse buttons as a hot key and now I simply don’t want to use my keyboard.”
—Kunal Sethi
Testimonial
"[Voice typing] is quickly replacing typing for me, across all platforms."
—Eric Willeke
Digital pen PCs
Choose from a variety of PCs that support digital pen functions.
Yes, Windows 11 offers full touchscreen support, and it now recognises even more touch gestures.1 It's designed to be compatible with touch-enabled devices, which allow you to interact with the operating system using different gestures. Windows 11 provides a touch-friendly user interface with larger icons and spacing that make it easier to navigate. Easily open all windows, switch to your last opened app, zoom, and more with these touchscreen gestures. Whether you're using a tablet, 2-in-1, laptop, computer or other touchscreen monitor, Windows 11 provides a seamless touch experience that is convenient and enhances your productivity.
Pen is a feature in Windows 11 that allows you to use a digital pen to write, draw and interact naturally on your device. With it, you can take notes, sketch, and mark up documents directly on your screen and use tools for easy access to pen-enabled apps and features.
Yes, Windows 11 has voice control capabilities. It offers built-in voice recognition and commands you can use to navigate and control your device. With Voice access, you can complete different tasks, such as launching applications, navigating menus, opening files and voice typing. This feature is great if you're looking for more ways to be productive on your Windows 11 device or if you have mobility or accessibility needs.
Yes, Windows 11 has support for touch gestures. With a simple swipe, pinch, or tap, you can easily navigate through apps, files, menus, and more on your Windows 11 device. Scroll, zoom, and rotate images or documents using various touch gestures. Windows 11 provides a smooth and intuitive touch experience that makes it simpler and more enjoyable to use your device.
Yes, you can use a digital pen with Windows 11. Whether you want to take handwritten notes, draw, sketch, or annotate documents, a digital pen can provide you with the ease and accuracy you need while using your Windows 11 device. This operating system recognises the pressure sensitivity of your pen and allows you to create varying line thicknesses and shading in your digital artwork. With the support for digital pens, Windows 11 enhances your creativity to naturally bring your ideas to life.
A Windows pen, also known as a digital pen, offers precise digital inking capabilities for writing, drawing and annotating on your touchscreen device. Because you may comfortably rest your hand on your device while you write, a Windows pen has palm rejection to avoid unintentional inputs and considers pressure sensitivity for varying line thickness. Some Windows pens, like Surface Slim Pen 2, have customisable shortcut buttons for quicker access to functions. Windows pens may also have built-in eraser functionality. Navigate menus and perform other actions using a Windows pen and touch gestures. Enhance your Windows 11 experience using a digital pen to precisely navigate your device.
Windows 11 is designed to support productivity, creativity and ease of use for everyone. Learn about the built-in accessibility features for vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, focus, and more.
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- Screens simulated. Features and app availability may vary by region.
- 1 Requires a PC with touchscreen capability.
- 2 Hardware dependent. Requires Windows PC with microphone capability.
- 3 Pen-capable tablet or PC required. Pen accessories may be sold separately.
- 4 Some third-party apps may not be compatible with handwriting to text conversion.
- 5 Windows 11 upgrade is available for eligible PCs that meet minimum device specifications. Upgrade timing may vary by device. Internet service fees may apply. Features and app availability may vary by region. Certain features require specific hardware (see Windows 11 Specifications).
- 6 Certain features require specific hardware, see Windows 11 Specifications.
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