Fact · Dictation on Windows
The Languages list separates languages that are ready to use from languages that need a speech pack downloaded first.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“There are "ready to use" languages which you can instantly switch to and "available for download" languages for which you need to download the speech pack before you can start using it.”
Get started with voice access, Microsoft, Microsoft Support, 2026, Voice access settings: Languages.
Open the original- What it measures
- The Languages item in the Voice access settings menu.
- What it does not show
- The page does not say how large a speech pack is.