Windows 11 Canary Update KB5083824 Improves Pen Controls, Fixes SFC Scan Errors & More

On Friday, Microsoft released four new builds for Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev, Beta, and Canary channels. Among them, one landed in the optional Canary channel and another one in regular Canary channel. The latter, which bumps Canary Insiders systems to Build 28020.1803, has been released under KB5083824.

Microsoft says the build focuses on a small set of improvements and fixes that focues on smoothing the overall experience. as for imlut improvements, pen users now get refined options for the pen tail button, including a new setting that mirrors the Copilot key.

Speaking of usability, voice typing also gets attention. The fluid dictation setting within Windows plus H reportedly sees improved reliability. That may sound minor, but it could make a noticeable difference for users who rely on speech input regularly.

That being said, the Settings app continues to receive visual improvements. The Developer Mode dialog has been updated to better match the overall Windows 11 design language.

As with recent Canary builds, Microsoft’s focus with this build has largely been on improving the existing features and fix issues rather than adding new features. Speaking of which this update also fixes an unexpected error that appeared when running sfc /scannow, a tool often used to check system integrity.

Speaking of updates, let’s not forget that Beta and Dev channels Insiders will see Xbox Mode in place of Xbox full screen experience and other few improvements.