Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says you must be connected to the internet to download your preferred Voice access language the first time you set up your PC.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“You must be connected to the internet to download your preferred language for the first time and continue to set up your PC.”
Voice access frequently asked questions (FAQs), Microsoft, Microsoft Support, 2026, Can I use voice access while setting up my new Windows PC?.
Open the original- What it measures
- The FAQ answer applies to setting up a new PC with Voice access, starting with Windows 11 version 23H2.
- What it does not show
- After the first download, Microsoft's other pages say Voice access works without an internet connection.
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