For Windows users on the Beta channel, today Microsoft released a new Office Insider Preview Build 14228.20044 (Beta Channel). In addition to fixing a series of problems, this update also introduces two useful new features.
One of the new features is to enhance the reading experience of Reading Aloud. The voice read in Word and Outlook sounds more natural. Undoubtedly, this will improve the listening experience. The new Office version will also let you use voice to find commands, content, etc. in Word. You can learn more about these two functions below.
Update Log:
Suitable for Word and Outlook–Read Aloud with a more natural tone
- The Read-Aloud application in Word and Outlook is a very useful function for authors and readers. Whether you use it to “proofread” documents or emails you drafted to find errors, or just to give your eyes a break, Read Aloud now has a more natural sound to improve the listening experience.
- To access this feature, click the Read Aloud button (it can be found on the Messages tab in Outlook and the Review tab in Word). To switch between different voice options, select the settings icon in the upper-right corner of the message or document, and click the voice selection drop-down menu. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to use this feature).
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Suitable for Word–Search using voice
- In many productivity applications, the use of voice to complete tasks is becoming more and more common. Now you can search in Word with your voice; you can find commands, content and more without typing anything. To use this feature, click the microphone icon in the search bar at the top of the Word document, and then speak your search criteria.
Notable fixes in Word
- Improved the integration of the new comment pane in Word and JAWS (a popular screen reader software).
- Fixed the problem of using a different CommentId instead of lTagNil to clear the selection and highlighting
- Fixed the problem that the uninstall queue was unresponsive
Notable fixes in Outlook
- Fixed an issue where the translation option of some users was disabled.
- Fixed the problem that the one-time address does not display the mail reminder.
- A registry key has been added to allow voice mail forms to be displayed in the user interface of the Outlook desktop because unified messaging in Exchange Online has been retired (https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/retiring -unified-messaging-in-exchange-online/ba-p/608991).
- For users, companies, and organizations that want to appear voice mail forms, the following registry keys need to be set to. [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Addins] “AllowVoicemailForm” = dword:000001
- Fixed the default text increase including text zoom, so there is no need to use another call of LayoutChanged.
- Fixed an issue related to the response status of “Failed to load”. The default response flag is set to “none”. When hovering the mouse over a calendar without editing permissions, we did not display any strings in the user interface.
Noteworthy fixes in Excel
- Fixed anomalies in the execution of CFR.
To update to the latest Microsoft Office Insider Preview Build, open any Office program and go to File>Account>Update Options>Update Now.
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