Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says that if Voice Access is running and you press the Windows key + H, voice typing does not start and Windows tells you to dictate with Voice Access instead.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“If you are already running voice access and try to start voice typing ( Windows logo key + H ), you get the following message: "You can use voice access for typing too. Select a text box and start dictating."”
Voice access frequently asked questions (FAQs), Microsoft, Microsoft Support, 2026, What is the difference between voice access and voice typing?.
Open the original- What it measures
- The same FAQ table says Voice Access is in Windows 11 only, while voice typing is in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
- What it does not show
- Behavior described for current Windows 11 releases.
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