Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft describes fluid dictation as a new Voice Access feature on Copilot+ PCs, so it is not available on every Windows 11 PC.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Fluid dictation is a new feature in voice access on Copilot+ PCs”
Fluid dictation (Voice Access, Windows help), Microsoft Support, 2026, Fluid dictation introduction.
Open the original- What it measures
- Fluid dictation uses small language models on the device to correct grammar, punctuation and filler words as you speak.
- What it does not show
- Microsoft's page says the feature is powered by on-device small language models. It does not give the hardware requirements beyond the Copilot+ label.
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