Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says Voice Access lets you control your PC and write text by voice without an internet connection.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Voice access is a feature in Windows 11 that enables everyone to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection”
Voice access frequently asked questions (FAQs), Microsoft, Microsoft Support, 2026, What is voice access? (introductory answer).
Open the original- What it measures
- This is the opening answer of Microsoft's frequently asked questions for voice access in Windows 11.
- What it does not show
- The statement covers the feature as Microsoft describes it. The page does not spell out which speech engine handles each command, and it does not discuss privacy or data retention.
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