Fact · Dictation
In Microsoft 365 Dictation, the Auto Punctuation setting can be turned on or off, but only where it is available for the language you chose.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Auto Punctuation: Toggle the checkmark on or off, if it's available for the language chosen”
Dictate your documents in Word, Microsoft, 2026, Settings list.
Open the original- What it measures
- Settings list on Microsoft's Word Dictation page.
- What it does not show
- The page does not say which languages support Auto Punctuation, so check the language list in the Dictation settings.
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