Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says Dictation in Word lets you use speech-to-text in Microsoft 365 with a microphone and a reliable internet connection, and that the feature is for Microsoft 365 subscribers.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Dictation lets you use speech-to-text to author content in Microsoft 365 with a microphone and reliable internet connection.”
Dictate your documents in Word, Microsoft, 2026, Introduction and How to use dictation.
Open the original- What it measures
- This is the Dictate button in Word for Microsoft 365 on Windows and Mac, which is separate from the Windows voice typing feature. Microsoft's help page does not say whether the speech service is covered by the Microsoft BAA.
- What it does not show
- The page describes the requirements for the feature, not where recognition runs or how long audio is kept. Read the Microsoft Product Terms and your agreement for those.