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Microsoft says Dictation in Microsoft 365 uses speech-to-text with a microphone and a reliable internet connection.
Checked against its source on October 16, 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.”
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Open the original- What it measures
- Microsoft's support article on dictating in Word, which covers Word for Windows and Mac with a Microsoft 365 subscription.
- What it does not show
- The article describes Microsoft 365 dictation. It does not say whether the internet requirement applies to every Word version.
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