Fact · Dictation
In Microsoft 365 Dictation, saying 'delete' by itself removes the last word or punctuation mark before the cursor.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Saying “ delete ” by itself removes the last word or punctuation before the cursor.”
Dictate your documents in Word, Microsoft, 2026, Tips for using Dictation.
Open the original- What it measures
- Tips section on Microsoft's Word Dictation page.
- What it does not show
- Removes one item at a time. The page does not say how it counts a mark that sits inside a word.
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