Fact · Dictation
Apple says Dictation is not available in all languages or regions, and that features may vary.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Dictation is not available in all languages or regions, and features may vary.”
Use Dictation on Mac (Mac Help), Apple Support, n.d., Dictate messages and documents on Mac, languages.
Open the original- What it measures
- Apple points readers to its macOS Feature Availability page for the list of languages.
- What it does not show
- The list changes with the macOS version, so check Apple's feature availability page for your Mac.
Source
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