Exploring the Latest Features and Improvements in Windows 11 Builds 22621.3078 and 22631.3078: Digital Handwriting Expansion and Eye Control System Settings

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Windows 11 Builds 22621.3078 and 22631.3078 have been released to the Release Preview Channel. The update includes new features and improvements such as expanded digital handwriting capabilities, a feature for eye control system settings, and numerous bug fixes.

Windows 11 Builds 22621.3078 and 22631.3078: What’s New?

Today, we’re diving into the latest updates from the Windows Insider Program Team. They’ve released Windows 11 Builds 22621.3078 and 22631.3078 to the Release Preview Channel. Let’s explore what’s new and why it matters to you.

Expanded Digital Handwriting Capability

Windows is expanding the ability to use digital handwriting in some edit boxes for Windows Ink. This includes more accurate recognition technology, gestures to delete, select, join, and split words, and a gesture to insert a new line. The update supports multiple languages and locales.

“We are beginning to expand the ability to use digital handwriting in some edit boxes for Windows Ink to various languages and locales.”

Eye Control System Settings

Another exciting addition is a feature for eye control system settings. This allows you to back up these settings from an old device and install them automatically on a new one. It’s a handy feature for those setting up a new device.

Improved File and Search Functionality

Several updates address issues affecting file and search functionality. For instance, certain types of 7-Zip files that appeared empty in File Explorer are now fixed. Also, an issue that stopped search from working on the Start menu for some users has been addressed.

Enhanced Wi-Fi and Power Transition Reliability

This update improves Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) in the Group Policy editor and makes Windows more reliable during power transitions. It reduces the risk of a stop error, enhancing overall system stability.

“This update makes Windows more reliable during power transitions. This reduces the risk of a stop error.”

Other Notable Updates

Other updates include fixes to issues affecting the OpenType font driver, color font format for COLRv1, video calls, WMI, BitLocker data-only encryption, print support apps, and APN profiles. All these updates aim to improve the overall user experience and system reliability.

Stay tuned for more updates from the Windows Insider Program Team as they continue to enhance Windows 11 for a better user experience.

  • The update expands the ability to use digital handwriting (inking) in some edit boxes for Windows Ink to additional languages and locales.
  • A new feature for eye control system settings has been added, allowing users to back up these settings from an old device to a new one.
  • Several issues have been addressed, including one that affects certain types of 7-Zip files appearing as empty in File Explorer.
  • The update also addresses an issue that stops search from working on the Start menu for some users due to a deadlock.
  • A known issue affecting the color font format for COLRv1 has been fixed, allowing it to now render properly.
  • From the Windows Blog