Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says Voice Access can make mistakes recognizing dictated words, especially words that sound alike.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Voice access might make mistakes in recognizing the text dictated by users.”
Correct text with voice access, Microsoft Support, 2026, Correct text with voice, introduction.
Open the original- What it measures
- The page gives examples of similar-sounding pairs, such as sink and sync, that the Correct command can fix.
- What it does not show
- Microsoft does not give an error rate for Voice Access, so the frequency of mistakes is unknown from this source.
Source
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