Fact · Dictation on Windows
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Microsoft says Voice Access replaced Windows Speech Recognition in Windows 11 version 22H2 and later in September 2024, and that Speech Recognition remains available in older versions of Windows.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Voice access replaced Windows Speech Recognition (WSR) for Windows 11 22H2 and later versions in September 2024. WSR is available in older versions of Windows.”
Windows Speech Recognition commands, Microsoft, Microsoft Support, 2026, Note at the top of the page.
Open the original- What it measures
- Microsoft announced the deprecation of Windows Speech Recognition in December 2023 and completed the switch in Windows 11 the following September.
- What it does not show
- Microsoft does not give an exact day or build number on this page.
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