How to Enable or disable Live Captions Profanity Filter in Windows 11

We all know that live subtitles are a great way to consume content in a foreign language, and they're also great for people who are deaf or have difficulty hearing clearly.

But sometimes there are a lot of vulgar terms that you might want to block. That is why here we leave you a complete guide so you can do it:

How to Enable or disable Live Captions Profanity Filter in Windows 11

Understanding the Profanity Filter:

The profanity filter offers a mechanism to obfuscate potentially offensive language displayed in Live Captions. This functionality can be particularly useful in professional settings or situations where explicit language might be inappropriate.

Enabling/Disabling the Filter: Available Methods

There are two primary methods to manage the profanity filter for Live Captions:

1. Live Captions Bar (User-Specific):

Activating Live Captions: Utilize the keyboard shortcut Windows key + Ctrl + L to launch Live Captions.

Accessing Settings: Locate the gear icon (Settings) on the Live Captions bar and click on it.

Enabling/Disabling the Filter: Within the settings menu, identify the option labeled "Filter profanity" (or similar wording). Click the toggle switch to activate or deactivate the filter as required.

Enabling the filter will mask profanity within Live Captions.

Disabling the filter will display all words, including profanity.

2. Registry Editor (System-Wide - Exercise Caution):

Important Notice: Modifying the registry can lead to system instability if not performed correctly. It is imperative to proceed with caution and create a system restore point before making any changes. Consult external resources for detailed instructions on generating a system restore point.

Launching Registry Editor: Press the Windows key, type "regedit," and press Enter. Confirm the User Account Control (UAC) prompt if it appears.

Registry Backup (Recommended):  It is highly advisable to create a backup of your registry before proceeding. Search online for detailed instructions on creating a system restore point.

Enable/Disable Using Registry Scripts:

Create two separate text files (e.g., EnableProfanityFilter.reg, DisableProfanityFilter.reg).

Copy the respective code snippets provided below into each file.

Enable Profanity Filter

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\LiveCaptionsUI]

"ProfanityFilterOn"=dword:00000001

Disable Profanity Filter

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\LiveCaptionsUI]

"ProfanityFilterOn"=dword:00000000

Save each file with a .reg extension.

Executing the Script: Double-click the appropriate script (Enable or Disable) based on your preference. Confirm the UAC prompt. The script will make the necessary registry changes.

System Restart Required:  A system restart is mandatory for the changes made through the registry editor to take effect.

Selecting the Appropriate Method:

Utilize the Live Captions bar method for a swift and straightforward solution that applies only to the current user profile.

The registry editor method should be used with caution, particularly in multi-user environments, as it enforces the filter on all user accounts.

We hope that with these procedures you can manage the profanity filter within Live Captions, a valuable accessibility feature in Windows 11 that provides real-time captions for audio content.