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title: "Disable Windows 11 Typing and Inking Data Collection: A Step‑by‑Step Privacy Guide"
url: "https://binary.ph/2026/09/15/disable-windows-11-typing-and-inking-data-collection-a-step-by-step-privacy-guide/"
description: "Stop Microsoft from tracking your keystrokes! Learn how to disable Inking Data Collection in Windows 11 with our simple step-by-step privacy guide to reclaim"
author: "BinaryPH"
published: "2026-09-14T20:01:08+00:00"
modified: "2026-09-14T20:01:08+00:00"
tags: ["Main"]
---

# Disable Windows 11 Typing and Inking Data Collection: A Step‑by‑Step Privacy Guide

## Understanding Windows 11 Data Collection

Windows 11 includes a feature that gathers typing samples, ink strokes, and custom dictionary entries to improve keyboard and handwriting suggestions. Although the data is anonymized, users who prioritize privacy may wish to prevent any transmission to Microsoft servers.

## Why Opt Out?

Disabling the feature stops:

- Transmission of keystrokes and handwriting strokes.
- Syncing of personalized word lists across devices.
- Collection of diagnostic telemetry linked to user input.

Resulting benefits include reduced data exposure and a tighter control over personal content.

## Step‑by‑Step: Turning Off Inking & Typing Personalization

### Via Settings Menu

1. Press **Win + I** to open Settings. 2. Navigate to **Privacy & Security**. 3. Click **Inking & typing personalization** (or **Inking & typing** depending on build). 4. Find the toggle labeled **Improve inking & typing recognition** and switch it to **Off**.

### Via Diagnostics & Feedback

Some editions place the option under a different path:

- Settings –> Privacy & Security –> Diagnostics & Feedback.
- Locate the **Improve inking and typing** setting and turn it off.

## Clearing the Custom Word List

When the feature is disabled, a local copy of the custom dictionary may persist. To clear it:

- Open the Settings app again.
- Go to **Privacy & Security** –> **Inking & typing personalization**.
- Click **Clear** next to the custom word list entry.

## Additional Privacy Enhancements

- **Online Speech Recognition** – Disable under **Speech** settings if voice input data should not be sent.
- **Delete diagnostic data** – Under Diagnostics & Feedback, select **Delete diagnostic data** to remove previously collected logs.

## Enterprise Deployment Options

Administrators can enforce the setting across multiple devices via Group Policy or the registry:

- Group Policy: Navigate to Computer Configuration –> Administrative Templates –> Windows Components –> Personalization. Set **Disable Inking & typing** to **Enabled**.
- Registry: Edit **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftInputPersonalization** and set **DisablePersonalization** to **1**.

## Conclusion

By following the steps above, users can effectively stop Windows 11 from sending typing and inking data to Microsoft. This simple adjustment preserves privacy without sacrificing essential system functionality, while also allowing enterprise environments to apply consistent policies across devices.