Voice selection UI currently shows only abstract names without any indication of tone or style.

Current issue

When selecting a voice in Copilot’s settings, the available options (Birch, Wave, Grove, Rain, Meadow, Canyon, Elm, Alder) do not indicate what the voices actually sound like. The names are abstract, and there is no description of tone, energy level, warmth, clarity, or personality.

As a result, users cannot know:

• which voice is energetic
• which voice is calm
• which voice is warm or neutral
• which voice fits their communication style
• whether the voice can deliver the tone they need for a task

This leads to confusion and trial‑and‑error — especially because changing the voice resets the entire conversation, making testing inconvenient.

Real user experience

Step-by-step user scenario (for clarity)

1. User opens Copilot and sees voice names like Birch, Wave, Grove…
2. User assumes these refer to background sound themes, not voice personalities.
3. User needs an energetic and cheerful tone for a task.
4. User asks Copilot verbally to “speak more energetically.”
5. Copilot responds in content for being more energetic, but the voice tone does not change.
6. User does not understand why the voice stays calm.
7. Only after asking Copilot directly, user learns that “Wave” is a neutral, calm voice style.
8. This information is not visible anywhere in the UI.
9. User realizes they cannot combine a low‑pitched voice with an energetic style.
10. User concludes the UI does not support their needs and does not explain its limitations.

I initially assumed these names referred to background sound themes, not voice personalities. During a task that required energy and efficiency, I asked Copilot to “speak more energetically” and “sound more cheerful.” Copilot agreed verbally — but the voice did not change.

Only later did I realize that the default voice (“Wave”) is inherently calm and neutral, and cannot sound energetic regardless of user commands.

I understood what these voice names actually meant only after asking Copilot directly, and receiving a list describing each voice style. This information is not visible anywhere in the UI, so users cannot make an informed choice without external help.

This shows that:

• users cannot infer voice characteristics from the names
• voice style cannot adapt dynamically
• the UI does not communicate what each voice actually is

1) Quick and realistic improvement: Add descriptive labels to each voice

This is the most likely and fastest improvement to implement.

Add a one‑word descriptive label next to each existing voice option to clarify tone and personality.

Example:

• Birch – Bright
• Wave – Neutral
• Grove – Deep
• Rain – Soft
• Meadow – Friendly
• Canyon – Low
• Elm – Clear
• Alder – Warm

This small addition would immediately help users choose the right voice without guesswork or repeated resets.

2) Long‑term improvement: Two‑level voice selection (pitch + style)

Many users want to choose:

• a low‑pitched voice
• with an energetic or cheerful style

This combination is currently impossible, because pitch and style are tied together in fixed presets. Low‑pitched voices are always calm, and energetic voices are always higher‑pitched.

To solve this, introduce a two‑level voice selection system:

Voice pitch

• Low
• Medium
• High

Voice style

• Energetic
• Cheerful
• Calm
• Neutral
• Warm
• Philosophical
• Storytelling
• Clear

This would allow users to freely combine pitch and style — for example, a low‑pitched voice with an energetic tone.

Why this matters

• Improves accessibility
• Reduces user frustration
• Makes voice selection intuitive
• Supports users who rely on tone for productivity, focus, or emotional clarity
• Allows users to choose a low‑pitched voice and an energetic style — currently impossible
• Prevents misunderstandings where users expect the voice to adapt dynamically
  
  
  Submitted by: Supertiimi
  

  Sanni & Copilot “Koppis” (Edge)
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