Fact · Dictation in your apps
Microsoft says Dictate in Office needs an active Microsoft 365 subscription and a version of Windows 10 or later.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Please verify you're signed in with an active subscription. Only versions of Windows 10 and above support usage of this feature.”
If dictation in Office isn't working, Microsoft Support, n.d., Can't find Dictate button.
Open the original- What it measures
- This is the entry Microsoft gives for a Dictate button that cannot be found. The microphone problems are covered in separate entries on the same page.
- What it does not show
- Microsoft's entry says Windows 10 and above, and older Windows versions are not supported. It does not say which Office builds show the button, so check your own app.