Fact · Accessibility and health
Microsoft says it has tested Word's dictation with Narrator, JAWS and NVDA, and that it might work with other screen readers that follow common accessibility standards.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“We have tested it with Narrator, JAWS, and NVDA, but it might work with other screen readers as long as they follow common accessibility standards and techniques.”
Use a screen reader to dictate a document in Word, Microsoft Support, 2026, Introduction of the support article.
Open the original- What it measures
- The article is Microsoft's guide for people who use a screen reader to dictate a document in Word, and it lists the Word versions it applies to, including Word for Microsoft 365 on Windows and on Mac.
- What it does not show
- Microsoft tested three screen readers. Other screen readers are not named, and the article does not say how well they work.