Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft lists Copilot dictation as available for work or school accounts, not for personal accounts.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Speak your prompt instead of typing. Work or school accounts”
Get started with voice features in Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Support, 2026, Supported languages and availability, feature table.
Open the original- What it measures
- In the same table, Read aloud is also marked work or school accounts, while Copilot Voice is marked for work or school and personal accounts.
- What it does not show
- Availability changes over time and by region. Check the current table before telling anyone whether a personal account can use dictation.
Source
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