Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020 arrives with pen tail tweaks and system fixes
The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020 has landed in the Canary Channel for testing purposes. This update focuses on refining pen input options and fixing a nagging system file checker error that some users encountered. Readers should expect minor tweaks rather than major feature overhauls in this specific release.
Pen settings get a makeover during the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020 rollout
Microsoft has tweaked the pen settings page to allow for more flexibility with the physical buttons on styluses. The new option labeled Same as Copilot key lets users map the tail button action to launch the same app as the dedicated Windows Copilot button. Stylus owners often find their hardware buttons default to generic actions, so Microsoft simplifying this specific tail button mapping is welcome news for those users who rely heavily on shortcuts during creative work. Users can share feedback through the Feedback Hub under Devices and Drivers if they find this configuration confusing or useful.
Voice typing reliability sees targeted improvements
The fluid dictation option within voice typing settings has seen a boost in stability for this build. Previously, configuring these options could sometimes lead to unexpected glitches that disrupted the workflow for users relying on speech-to-text. Now the configuration process is smoother and less prone to crashing during setup. It is not a complete rewrite of the engine but it addresses enough pain points to make daily use more consistent without requiring a full system restart.
Visual updates and system file checker fixes round out the release
The Developer Mode dialog in Settings has been updated to match the visual language of the rest of Windows 11. While this does not change functionality, it ensures that developers do not have to squint at mismatched windows when toggling advanced options. A more significant fix involves removing an extraneous unexpected error from the sfc /scannow command line tool. This particular issue has annoyed system administrators and power users for a while now because it falsely indicated file corruption where none existed.
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1803 (Canary Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1803 to the Canary Channel. (KB 5083824)
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1803 (Canary Channel)
Good luck with your testing and watch out for any new bugs that appear in subsequent updates.
