Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4510 (KB5046716) to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The update presents new features including file sharing directly from jump lists on the taskbar, a new Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard, and enhanced functionalities in Narrator scan mode. Users now have the ability to bypass links and directly access lists on web pages or documents. Furthermore, enhancements have been made to speech-to-text and text-to-speech functionalities, with language files now accessible individually via the Microsoft Store.
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4510 (Beta Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4510 (KB5046716) to the Beta Channel.
Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*
[Taskbar & System Tray]
- We are rolling out the ability to share files directly from the jump lists on the taskbar, which appears when you right-click on an app with a jump list like Notepad the taskbar.
Share icon appearing on a txt file on the jump list for Notepad.
[Input]
- We are beginning to roll out the new Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard in Windows 11 again that began rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel with Build 22635.4145.
New Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard in Windows 11 that supports the ability to use your Xbox controller to navigate and type.
[Narrator]
- We have added new functionalities to Narrator scan mode. Skip past links (N’) allows you to navigate to the text after a link. This is most helpful when navigating through long emails, news articles, and wiki pages. Jump to lists (L’) allows you to quickly access a list on a web page or a document. To try these new features, you need to turn on Narrator first (Win key + Ctrl + Enter), then turn scan mode ON by pressing Caps Lock + Spacebar and finally use the new shortcuts – ‘N’ and ‘L’. Please note that scan mode is ‘ON’ by default on most web pages (like news articles, wiki page, etc.).
[Speech in Windows]
- We have improved our speech-to-text and text-to-speech experience on Windows. Users of Narrator, voice access, live captions, live translations, and voice typing might see a message asking them to update their language files manually. The language files will be released separately through Microsoft Store.
Fixes gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*
[Lock screen]
- Fixed an issue where you might unexpectedly see a message saying “You’re offline. Widgets are unavailable”.
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4510 (Beta Channel)
